Could Distributed Peer Review Better Decide Grant Funding?
The landscape of academic grant funding is notoriously competitive and plagued by lengthy, bureaucratic processes, exacerbated by difficulties in finding willing reviewers. Distributed […]
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Consumer Experiences and DIY Service Failures
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Governance Diversity on Boards
Agota Szabo explores the notion of “good governance” in boardrooms and discusses the paper, “In the Boardroom: How Do Cognitive Frames Shape American and Dutch Hospitals’ Responses to the Pressure of Adopting Governance Best Practices?” she and Riku Ruotsalainen wrote in the ‘Journal of Management Inquiry.’
A Social Scientist, A Syrian Refugee – and Now a Fringe Festival Act Reclaiming Her Story
To expose the double standards that exist both at the UK border and in the media’s portrayal of refugees, Lina Fadel took to the stage for a one-woman show.
How to Mobilize Narratives in Megaprojects?
Promoters and protesters attempt to shape megaproject narratives according to their vested interests. Success of the project then often depends on which of these become the dominant narrative.
Bobby Duffy on Generation Myths
In this Social Science Bites podcast, Bobby Duffy offers some key takeaways from the book and his research into the myths and stereotypes that have anchored themselves on generational trends.
When a Crisis Hits: Be Resilient and a Catalyst for Positive Change
Positive resilience — the ability to overcome challenges without taking unfair advantage of others — is a key trait that should be present in an organization’s response to a crisis.
Understanding the Needs of New Hires in a Post-COVID World of the Virtual Workplace
The authors found the unique conditions of working during the pandemic created a natural portal into understanding remote work habits.
Whither Nudge? The Debate Itself Offers Lessons on the Influence of Social Science
The story of the book ‘Nudge’ offers insights into what can happen when research has an unpredictably large impact in the world of politics and policy
Whither Nudge? New Evidence Review Questions Its Efficacy
New research reviewing an influential 2021 paper supporting the efficacy of the ‘nudge’ and others now warns nudges may not have any effect on behavior at all.
