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Policy & Ethics

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31-Mar-2025

PFAS from fluorochemical plant found in dust of nearby homes

North Carolina State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from the GenX Exposure Study have detected PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) associated with a nearby fluorochemical plant in the household dust of homes located in Cumberland and Bladen counties, North Carolina. Homes closer to the plant had higher concentrations of those specific PFAS than homes located farther away.

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology
Funder: NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Center for Environmental and Health Effects of PFAS, North Carolina Policy Collaboratory

31-Mar-2025

Administration is weakening U.S. research capacity and endangering Americans, nation’s leading scientists warn

Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Business Announcement

America's longstanding position as the world leader in science, technology, and medical research is now under threat, about 1,900 elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine warn today in a public statement to the American people.

31-Mar-2025

Nutrition security beyond food access: Understanding the impact of environmental and psychosocial factors on diet quality

Elsevier
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier, highlights critical constructs essential for addressing dietary inequalities and promoting overall health. Researchers noted key environmental and psychosocial factors critical to improving diet quality. These factors include access to healthy foods, social dynamics, and coping mechanisms that influence nutritional choices. Understanding these interconnected elements can guide the development of more effective public health interventions and policy decisions.

Journal: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

31-Mar-2025

“Scheduling is everything”: nurses offer insights, solutions for optimal shift schedules

New York University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scheduling practices significantly impact job satisfaction for nurses at all levels, with flexibility, transparency, equity, and autonomy key factors for scheduling success, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

The study, published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, also describes nurses’ pragmatic solutions for improving scheduling processes.

Journal: Western Journal of Nursing Research
Funder: National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety

31-Mar-2025

Self-belief in employees boosts workplace behavior and ethics, new study

Aston University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Findings show that employees with self-belief are more likely to engage in citizen and ethical behaviours

The findings provide important insights for HR professionals, business leaders, and managers seeking to improve workplace culture and productivity.

Journal: Personality and Individual Differences
Funder: Istituto Nazionale Infortuni sul Lavoro (INAIL)

31-Mar-2025

‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs

University of Exeter
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows.

Journal: Climatic Change

31-Mar-2025

Canada needs to support health research at home and abroad

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In the face of major changes to federal policy and funding in the United States, Canada should support Canadian researchers with adequate funding to ensure long-term research in health and science, argue authors in two articles published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Journal: Canadian Medical Association Journal