Veterans, jobs, wages and unemployment issues: Research roundup
2012 research review of data, studies and trends relating to employment for U.S. veterans, who often face critically high levels of joblessness among certain segments.
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Effects of the Internet on politics: Research roundup
A literature review of studies in the past few years that shed light on issues such as online political polarization.
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Teacher performance, compensation and measurement
2012 review of studies on questions of measuring teacher performance, structuring personnel and compensation plans accordingly, and instructor retention.
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Questioning the network: The year in digital media research, 2012-13
2012-13 review of 10 new interesting studies in the realm of digital media, social media and communications. A cross-post with Nieman Journalism Lab.
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What’s new in digital scholarship? February 2013
Review of recent studies in digital-oriented academic disciplines, including journalism, social media and communications. A cross-post with Nieman Journalism Lab.
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Bus crashes in the United States: What does the research say?
2013 review of relevant research and data that can provide context for bus crashes, including city and school vehicles as well as charter and tour motorcoaches.
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Wind energy in the United States and globally: Research roundup
2012 roundup of research on onshore and offshore wind energy, including market conditions, governmental support, technological advances and global potential.
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Pope Francis, Benedict XVI and the Catholic Church: Research and background data
2013 review of reports and studies that provide helpful background on the Roman Catholic Church, its demographic composition and related issues.
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Immigration reform, Latinos and emerging dynamics
2012 selection of recent scholarship on immigration- and immigrant-related issues such as their effect on the job market, language attitudes and parenthood.
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Mali, terrorism and conflict: Research roundup
2013 review of scholarly literature and think tank reports on conflict in Mali in the context of deeper history, and related issues.
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