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 […]
Round-up of recent social science research (from SAGE Insight)
The space between – positioning student voice at the heart of leadership in education From Management in Education Male politicians have “bigger heads” in […]
Make It Happen: Staying Motivated At Work
The holiday season has officially begun. It’s a time to celebrate, break out of the daily routine, and enjoy ourselves. Still, let’s […]
Book Review: Sex and the Office
If you find it hard to believe that not so long ago, male employers advertised for “pretty blonde” secretaries and office “temptresses” […]
Sir Jimmy Savile’s Crimes
The English in full moral panic are never an edifying spectacle. The Jimmy Savile affair is no exception, as self-appointed experts on child abuse, BBC-bashing tabloids and ambulance-chasing lawyers have piled into the fray.
How to Engage Students in Online Discussion
Online business education is booming, but can virtual class discussion really take the place of face-to-face interaction? It can — and then […]
Web 2.0: Anarchy or Revolution?
With the exponential expansion even over the last few months of Web 2.0 it is important for social scientists to get a grip on the wide-reaching implications of these developments.
Sticking It Out: What Drives the Self-Employed
Sticking it out and persisting in self-employment may be determined by numerous factors, but what about individual attributes such as personality and […]
The Need for a Happy Holiday
Vacations are made for enjoyment. Seeing old friends, relaxing, sightseeing, and escaping the daily grind are all undeniably appealing. But various factors […]
