Global prevalence, incidence of tinnitus
A systematic review and meta-analysis found tinnitus prevalence to be over 740 million adults worldwide, with 120 million reporting it as a significant issue.
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Addressing global disparities in Parkinson disease
The article discusses global disparities in Parkinson disease, identifying six key areas for improvement: disease burden, advocacy and awareness, prevention and risk reduction, diagnosis, treatment, and care, caregiver support, and research. These findings aim to inform policy decisions and drive action towards reducing health inequities.
Worldwide association of COVID-19 pandemic measures with cancer screening
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 39 publications found a global association between COVID-19 measures and reduced breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screenings. This could lead to an increase in avoidable cancer deaths.
Built infrastructure, hunting and climate change linked to huge migratory bird declines
A new study reveals that population declines have been greatest among species that migrate to areas with more human infrastructure, habitat degradation, and climate change. The research identified 16 human-induced threats to migratory birds, including infrastructure associated with bird disturbance and collisions.
Invasive wasp tests nature’s strengths and weaknesses
Research on the invasive Sirex woodwasp estimates it can reproduce up to 2-3 times higher in North America than in its native range, posing a significant threat to local ecosystems. The wasp's ability to tolerate climate extremes and spread rapidly makes it a challenging insect to control.
Global, regional, national incidence, mortality of neonatal preterm birth
This study analyzed global data from the Global Burden of Disease study to track changes in neonatal preterm birth incidence and mortality. The results showed significant declines in preterm birth rates and mortality globally, regionally, and nationally between 1990 and 2019.
Albert Winsemius and Singapore
A team of NTU Singapore economists compiled a detailed study of Albert Winsemius' influence on Singapore's early economic development, analyzing his affinity with Singapore and his contributions to the country's economic growth. The book examines his synergy with pioneering leaders like Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Goh Keng Swee.
Analysis suggests China has passed US on one research measure
A new study suggests China has surpassed the US in one key measure of national research success. Using a different measurement method than traditional methods, researchers found that Chinese research ranked as high as or higher than US work in the top 1% of scientific studies in 2019.
Precious metal commodities can enhance investment portfolio performance, say Pusan National University researchers
A study published in Applied Economics analyzed the relationship between precious metal commodities and equity markets, revealing that gold and aluminum are the most desirable metals for investment. The research also found that copper and zinc have the largest spillovers on global equity indices.
American Roentgen Ray Society awards 2022 ARRS Gold Medal to Edward Lee
Dr. Edward Y. Lee, MD, MPH, receives the highest distinction from North America's first radiological society for his contributions to pediatric thoracic imaging and education. The ARRS Gold Medal honors his tireless efforts to advance radiology globally.
Hard barriers and soft power: Study assesses outsider perceptions of border walls
A new study published in PNAS reveals that border walls damage a country's international image, with real implications for soft power. The study found that participants had negative perceptions of countries with border walls, regardless of their political views or distance from the border.
A mathematical model may give more efficient climate talks
Researchers at Linköping University developed a mathematical model to describe global climate target achievement and predict unanimity in climate talks. The model shows how countries influence each other over time, highlighting the importance of inclusive plenary sessions and informed parties.
Robots in Europe vote for the radical right
A recent study by Bocconi University professors reveals that individuals exposed to automation are more likely to support radical-right parties. The researchers found a strong correlation between automation exposure and poorer economic conditions, lower job satisfaction, and increased support for the radical right.
Multiculturalism in itself is not a resource
A new study from Copenhagen Business School suggests that transforming multicultural employees' capacities into strategic human capital resources is key to a company's competitive advantage. The researchers highlight the importance of deliberate actions, emerging-enabling factors, and differentiated HR architecture to create sustainabl...
At the heart of globalization
The new Käte Hamburger International Research Center will study globalization from the dynamics of 'dis:connectivity', considering opposing forces, diversions, and loss of connectivity. Researchers hope to develop a practice-based understanding of globalization combining scholarly approaches with aesthetic points of view.
Insights from complexity science: More trust in self-organization needed
A new study combines complexity science and social risk management to understand the impact of globalization, digitalization, and sustainabilization on societal coherence. The research finds that rapid shifts in public opinion and the emergence of populist movements can pose a threat to diversity and cohesion.
Small farmers sink or swim in globalization's tsunami
A new study examines how smallholder farmers integrate into global markets, revealing that their ability to seize control can lead to better economic, social, and environmental outcomes. The integrated framework of telecoupling shows surprising truths about the complex interactions between farmers and external pressures.
Prehistoric food globalization spanned three millennia
Researchers have mapped how ancient cereal crops spread from isolated pockets of first cultivation, driven by peasant farmers' needs rather than cultural choices. The study shows that food globalization in prehistory had an equally dramatic impact on food cultivation as the Columbian Exchange.
Analysis chronicles changes in US investment in R&D
The US is experiencing constraints on human capital in software and IT fields, driving multinational firms to establish R&D hubs abroad. This shift is expected to strengthen US-based firms through access to global talent.
Mixtec evangelicals
UCSB scholar Mary I. O'Connor's new book highlights how economic migration and religious conversion have changed the social and cultural makeup of predominantly folk-Catholic communities in rural Mexico. Globalization is at the heart of this process, affecting the home communities of Mixtecs who travel to northern Mexico and the U.S.
Study: Globalization hasn't affected what we grow and eat as much as you might think
A new study finds that globalization has not increased food diversity as much as anticipated, with diets still largely determined by local biodiversity. The lack of specialization in agriculture has implications for the global food supply, including inefficiencies and potential trade-offs for food security.
Everything you always wanted to know about marketing channels
The article provides a comprehensive overview of marketing channel systems, tracing their evolution from two-party relationships to networks of channels and multiple platforms. Key findings include the impact of globalization, e-commerce technologies, and big data on channel decisions.
How health professionals help and hinder eradication of female genital mutilation
Healthcare workers play a crucial role in combating female genital mutilation (FGM), with nurses and midwives being key to detecting and protecting at-risk children. However, lack of education, awareness, and protocols can hinder efforts to eradicate FGM.
Globalization is not saving developing countries from inequality
A study by Eric Maskin and Michael Kremer finds that globalization has increased income inequality in poor countries by widening the gap between low- and high-skilled workers. Increasing education levels of low-skilled workers is proposed as a solution to address this issue.
In Beijing, does a desire for status mean Chevrolets over Senovas?
A new study by American Marketing Association researchers reveals Chevrolet outperforms local brand Senova in Beijing sales, driven by cultural factors and the desire for prestige. The study found that global brands like Chevrolet have a significant market share advantage over single-country brands.
Study: World population-food supply balance is becoming increasingly unstable
A study finds that the global food system is becoming more fragile and susceptible to crisis as population growth increases and international trade expands. Countries heavily reliant on imports face greater instability and food insecurity, exacerbating existing challenges.
Experts call for a moratorium on use of new internet domain .health
Health policy academics and clinicians warn of potential risks of new .health internet domain, citing lack of transparency and inadequate stakeholder participation. They recommend an immediate moratorium and the formation of an expert working panel to discuss governance and ensure universal access to quality health information online.
Study finds why some firms are 'named and shamed' by activists
A new study reveals which companies are most likely to become targets of anti-corporate activism based on their size, brand image, and reputation. The researchers found that companies with prominent brands and good reputations were more likely to be targeted by activists.
Winners and losers in globalization of world's economy, health and education
Researchers found that globalization has increased development in more countries, with education experiencing a 64% reduction in disparities. However, poorer countries struggle to catch up due to the 'poverty trap' and limited access to global markets.
Muslim consumers: How do global brands become 'infidels'?
A study by Elif Izberk-Bilgin explores how Muslim consumers in Turkey perceive global brands as 'infidels' due to sociopolitical dynamics. Consumers engage in boycotts to moralize the market and promote products reflecting their values, such as gender-segregated resorts.
What is contemporary global nomadism and how does it affect materialism?
A new study challenges traditional views on possessions and consumer identity among global nomads. These individuals form situational attachments to objects, valuing them primarily for instrumental use-value and immaterial possessions.
China's competitive advantage
China's strengthening global presence is closely tied to its economic expansion, potentially securing a sustainable dominant position in the world. The country has witnessed an average annual growth rate of over 10% for nearly two decades, with its merchandise trade growing at about 14% annually.
Getting aid to where it is needed
Researchers from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh examined GHIs' operations in Uganda using agency theory. They found strong conflict of interest between GHIs' priorities and the Ugandan government's needs, with the latter preferring flexible resource allocation for long-term benefits.
Bad news/good news
A study by Eric Lambin predicts the world may run out of productive agricultural land by 2050 due to rising global demand and land degradation. However, some developing countries have increased their forest cover while enhancing food production through innovation, sound policy, and good governance.
Globalized economy more sensitive to recessions
Rice University scientists used evolutionary theory to show that globalization makes the global economy more sensitive to recessionary shocks and recovers more slowly from them. The researchers found a trend of increasing modularity in the trade network since 1969, but also a brief increase in modularity after each recession.
Reviving the FDA: NEJM perspective
Georgetown University School of Medicine family medicine physician Susan Okie provides an overview of changes made by the FDA under Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. The FDA has adopted a more proactive approach to its public health mission, and is working to address growing pains within the agency.
Trade liberalization linked to obesity in Central America
A recent study found that trade liberalization in Central America has led to a significant increase in the availability and affordability of processed, high-fat, and high-sugar foods. This has contributed to a growing burden of diet-related chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease.
The anti-consumption movement: Researchers examine resistance to global brands
A study in Journal of Consumer Research found that India's anti-Coca-Cola movement employs nationalism and swadeshi ideology, invoking imagery of foreign invasion and exploitation. The authors argue that global brands can become symbols of oppression, with implications for multinational corporations and policy makers.
Fei-Chang or Pepsi Cola? What makes consumers choose local brands over global ones?
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research examines why some consumers prefer local products, such as Fei-Chang Cola, while others favor global brands like Pepsi Cola. The research reveals that intrinsic mindsets and desires for distinctiveness vs. similarity play a crucial role in shaping consumer preferences.
Tobacco companies target girls
Research reveals that tobacco companies in South Korea have been deliberately targeting girls and young women with marketing campaigns, using tactics such as associating smoking with body image and female emancipation. The study calls for stricter regulations and public education to combat the rise in female smoking rates.
Toothpaste too pricey for the poor
A recent study published in Globalization and Health reveals that fluoride toothpaste is prohibitively expensive for the world's poorest populations. The researchers found that as per capita income decreased, the proportion of income needed to purchase a year's supply of toothpaste increased, with the poorest being hardest hit.
A foamy drink and the future of food
Tejate, a traditional Maize and Cacao Beverage from Oaxaca, Mexico, holds the key to understanding the future of agriculture and food variety. The authors found that tejate is in decline in modern communities but remains associated with traditional farmers' varieties, which are essential for preserving crop diversity.
Lighting up the powerful global smoking lobby
The tobacco industry has formed a global network of manufacturing associations to challenge local tobacco control measures and promote smoking. The International Committee on Smoking Issues (ICOSI) played a key role in this strategy, with documents revealing strategies to undermine public health efforts.
What China will want: the future intentions of a rising power
New research by Jeffrey W. Legro assesses China's outlook on the international order, finding that integrationist foreign policy is driven by national economic development and sovereignty. The study advises US policymakers to pay attention to emerging ideas in China that may replace current strategic intentions.
Ecology in an era of globalization
The special issue explores human migration, production systems, invasive species, and their effects on ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation policy. Scientists propose an ecological knowledge system to facilitate access to new and existing sources of ecological information.
Status of US citizens influences economic aid to Mexico/Asia
A new study by J. Lawrence Broz suggests that the economic status of US citizens plays a significant role in shaping aid policies towards Mexico and Asia. The study found that constituents who oppose ESF rescues are more likely to lose from globalization, making them less concerned with global economic stability.
US economy slows as global consumer debt rises
The US economy is rapidly decelerating due to record deficits and stagnant wage growth. Globalization has led to underconsumption trends in developing countries, while developed nations like the US struggle with low savings rates and rising debt.
Cities in globalization – which are the most 'connected'?
The study analyzes office networks of 100 global business service firms to measure connectivity between 316 cities worldwide. Globalization reveals well-connected cities concentrated in North America, Western Europe, and Pacific Asia.