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1 1  = Research at a Glance =
2 2  
3 +== Introduction ==
3 3  
5 +Welcome to the **Research at a Glance** repository. This section serves as a **centralized reference hub** for key academic studies related to various fields such as **social psychology, public policy, behavioral economics, and more**. Each study is categorized for easy navigation and presented in a **collapsible format** to maintain a clean layout.
4 4  
5 - Welcome to the **Research at a Glance** repository. This section serves as a **centralized reference hub** for key academic studies related to various important Racial themes. Each study is categorized for easy navigation and presented in a **collapsible format** to maintain a clean layout. I wanted to make this for a couple of reasons. Number one is organization. There are a ton of useful studies out there that expose the truth, sometimes inadvertently. You'll notice that in this initial draft the summaries are often woke and reflect the bias of the AI writing them as well as the researchers politically correct conclusions in most cases. That's because I havent gotten to going through and pointing out the reasons I put all of them in here.
7 +=== How to Use This Repository ===
6 6  
7 -
8 - There is often an underlying hypocrisy or double standar, saying the quiet part out loud, or conclusions that are so much of an antithesis to what the data shows that made me want to include it. At least, thats the idea for once its polished. I have about 150 more studies to upload, so it will be a few weeks before I get through it all. Until such time, feel free to search for them yourself and edit in what you find, or add your own studies. If you like you can do it manually, or if you'd rather go the route I did, just rename the study to its doi number and feed the study into an AI and tell them to summarize the study using the following format:
9 -
10 -{{example}}
11 -~= Study: [Study Title] =
12 -
13 -~{~{expand title="Study: [Study Title] (Click to Expand)" expanded="false"}}
14 -~*~*Source:~*~* *[Journal/Institution Name]*
15 -~*~*Date of Publication:~*~* *[Publication Date]*
16 -~*~*Author(s):~*~* *[Author(s) Name(s)]*
17 -~*~*Title:~*~* *"[Study Title]"*
18 -~*~*DOI:~*~* [DOI or Link]
19 -~*~*Subject Matter:~*~* *[Broad Research Area, e.g., Social Psychology, Public Policy, Behavioral Economics]*
20 -
21 -~-~--
22 -
23 -~#~# ~*~*Key Statistics~*~*
24 -~1. ~*~*General Observations:~*~*
25 - - [Statistical finding or observation]
26 - - [Statistical finding or observation]
27 -
28 -2. ~*~*Subgroup Analysis:~*~*
29 - - [Breakdown of findings by gender, race, or other subgroups]
30 -
31 -3. ~*~*Other Significant Data Points:~*~*
32 - - [Any additional findings or significant statistics]
33 -
34 -~-~--
35 -
36 -~#~# ~*~*Findings~*~*
37 -~1. ~*~*Primary Observations:~*~*
38 - - [High-level findings or trends in the study]
39 -
40 -2. ~*~*Subgroup Trends:~*~*
41 - - [Disparities or differences highlighted in the study]
42 -
43 -3. ~*~*Specific Case Analysis:~*~*
44 - - [Detailed explanation of any notable specific findings]
45 -
46 -~-~--
47 -
48 -~#~# ~*~*Critique and Observations~*~*
49 -~1. ~*~*Strengths of the Study:~*~*
50 - - [Examples: strong methodology, large dataset, etc.]
51 -
52 -2. ~*~*Limitations of the Study:~*~*
53 - - [Examples: data gaps, lack of upstream analysis, etc.]
54 -
55 -3. ~*~*Suggestions for Improvement:~*~*
56 - - [Ideas for further research or addressing limitations]
57 -
58 -~-~--
59 -
60 -~#~# ~*~*Relevance to Subproject~*~*
61 -- [Explanation of how this study contributes to your subproject goals.]
62 -- [Any key arguments or findings that support or challenge your views.]
63 -
64 -~-~--
65 -
66 -~#~# ~*~*Suggestions for Further Exploration~*~*
67 -~1. [Research questions or areas to investigate further.]
68 -2. [Potential studies or sources to complement this analysis.]
69 -
70 -~-~--
71 -
72 -~#~# ~*~*Summary of Research Study~*~*
73 -This study examines ~*~*[core research question or focus]~*~*, providing insights into ~*~*[main subject area]~*~*. The research utilized ~*~*[sample size and methodology]~*~* to assess ~*~*[key variables or measured outcomes]~*~*.
74 -
75 -This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
76 -
77 -~-~--
78 -
79 -~#~# ~*~*📄 Download Full Study~*~*
80 -~{~{velocity}}
81 -#set($doi = "[Insert DOI Here]")
82 -#set($filename = "${doi}.pdf")
83 -#if($xwiki.exists("attach~:$filename"))
84 -~[~[Download Full Study>>attach~:$filename]]
85 -#else
86 -~{~{html}}<span style="color:red; font-weight:bold;">🚨 PDF Not Available 🚨</span>~{~{/html}}
87 -#end
88 -~{~{/velocity}}
89 -
90 -~{~{/expand}}
91 -
92 -
93 -
94 -{{/example}}
95 -
96 96  - Click on a **category** in the **Table of Contents** to browse studies related to that topic.
97 97  - Click on a **study title** to expand its details, including **key findings, critique, and relevance**.
98 98  - Use the **search function** (Ctrl + F or XWiki's built-in search) to quickly find specific topics or authors.
99 99  - If needed, you can export this page as **PDF or print-friendly format**, and all studies will automatically expand for readability.
100 -- You'll also find a download link to the original full study in pdf form at the bottom of the collapsible block.
101 101  
102 102  
103 -{{toc/}}
104 104  
16 +== Research Studies Repository ==
105 105  
106 -
107 -
108 -
109 109  = Genetics =
110 110  
111 -
112 112  == Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History ==
113 -
114 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
21 +{{expand title="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History" expanded="false"}}
115 115  **Source:** *Nature*
116 116  **Date of Publication:** *2009*
117 117  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Nick Patterson, Alkes L. Price, Lalji Singh*
118 118  **Title:** *"Reconstructing Indian Population History"*
119 119  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature08365](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08365)
120 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry* 
27 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry*
121 121  
122 -----
29 +---
123 123  
124 -## **Key Statistics**##
125 -
31 +## **Key Statistics**
126 126  1. **General Observations:**
127 127   - Study analyzed **132 individuals from 25 diverse Indian groups**.
128 128   - Identified two major ancestral populations: **Ancestral North Indians (ANI)** and **Ancestral South Indians (ASI)**.
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135 135   - ANI ancestry ranges from **39% to 71%** across Indian groups.
136 136   - **Caste and linguistic differences** strongly correlate with genetic variation.
137 137  
138 -----
44 +---
139 139  
140 -## **Findings**##
141 -
46 +## **Findings**
142 142  1. **Primary Observations:**
143 143   - The genetic landscape of India has been shaped by **thousands of years of endogamy**.
144 144   - Groups with **only ASI ancestry no longer exist** in mainland India.
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151 151   - **Founder effects** have maintained allele frequency differences among Indian groups.
152 152   - Predicts **higher incidence of recessive diseases** due to historical genetic isolation.
153 153  
154 -----
59 +---
155 155  
156 -## **Critique and Observations**##
157 -
61 +## **Critique and Observations**
158 158  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
159 159   - **First large-scale genetic analysis** of Indian population history.
160 160   - Introduces **new methods for ancestry estimation without direct ancestral reference groups**.
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167 167   - Future research should **expand sampling across more Indian tribal groups**.
168 168   - Use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer resolution of ancestry.
169 169  
170 -----
74 +---
171 171  
172 172  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
173 173  - Provides a **genetic basis for caste and linguistic diversity** in India.
174 174  - Highlights **founder effects and genetic drift** shaping South Asian populations.
175 -- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.##
79 +- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.
176 176  
177 -----
81 +---
178 178  
179 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
180 -
83 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
181 181  1. Examine **genetic markers linked to disease susceptibility** in Indian subpopulations.
182 182  2. Investigate the impact of **recent migration patterns on ANI-ASI ancestry distribution**.
183 183  3. Study **gene flow between Indian populations and other global groups**.
184 184  
185 -----
88 +---
186 186  
187 187  ## **Summary of Research Study**
188 -This study reconstructs **the genetic history of India**, revealing two ancestral populations—**ANI (related to West Eurasians) and ASI (distinctly South Asian)**. By analyzing **25 diverse Indian groups**, the researchers demonstrate how **historical endogamy and founder effects** have maintained genetic differentiation. The findings have **implications for medical genetics, population history, and the study of South Asian ancestry**.##
91 +This study reconstructs **the genetic history of India**, revealing two ancestral populations—**ANI (related to West Eurasians) and ASI (distinctly South Asian)**. By analyzing **25 diverse Indian groups**, the researchers demonstrate how **historical endogamy and founder effects** have maintained genetic differentiation. The findings have **implications for medical genetics, population history, and the study of South Asian ancestry**.
189 189  
190 190  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
191 191  
192 -----
95 +---
193 193  
194 194  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
195 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]##
98 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]
99 +
196 196  {{/expand}}
197 197  
198 198  
199 -== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
200 200  
201 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"}}
104 +== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
105 +{{expand title="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations" expanded="false"}}
202 202  **Source:** *Nature*
203 203  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
204 204  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Swapan Mallick, Heng Li, Mark Lipson, and others*
205 205  **Title:** *"The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"*
206 206  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature18964](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature18964)
207 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics* 
111 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics*
208 208  
209 -----
113 +---
210 210  
211 -## **Key Statistics**##
212 -
115 +## **Key Statistics**
213 213  1. **General Observations:**
214 214   - Analyzed **high-coverage genome sequences of 300 individuals from 142 populations**.
215 215   - Included **many underrepresented and indigenous groups** from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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222 222   - Identified **5.8 million base pairs absent from the human reference genome**.
223 223   - Estimated that **mutations have accumulated 5% faster in non-Africans than in Africans**.
224 224  
225 -----
128 +---
226 226  
227 -## **Findings**##
228 -
130 +## **Findings**
229 229  1. **Primary Observations:**
230 230   - **African populations harbor the greatest genetic diversity**, confirming an out-of-Africa dispersal model.
231 231   - Indigenous Australians and New Guineans **share a common ancestral population with other non-Africans**.
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238 238   - **Neanderthal ancestry is higher in East Asians than in Europeans**.
239 239   - African hunter-gatherer groups show **deep population splits over 100,000 years ago**.
240 240  
241 -----
143 +---
242 242  
243 -## **Critique and Observations**##
244 -
145 +## **Critique and Observations**
245 245  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
246 246   - **Largest global genetic dataset** outside of the 1000 Genomes Project.
247 247   - High sequencing depth allows **more accurate identification of genetic variants**.
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254 254   - Future studies should include **ancient genomes** to improve demographic modeling.
255 255   - Expand research into **how genetic variation affects health outcomes** across populations.
256 256  
257 -----
158 +---
258 258  
259 259  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
260 260  - Provides **comprehensive data on human genetic diversity**, useful for **evolutionary studies**.
261 261  - Supports research on **Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression** in modern human populations.
262 -- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.##
163 +- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.
263 263  
264 -----
165 +---
265 265  
266 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
267 -
167 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
268 268  1. Investigate **functional consequences of genetic variation in underrepresented populations**.
269 269  2. Study **how selection pressures shaped genetic diversity across different environments**.
270 270  3. Explore **medical applications of population-specific genetic markers**.
271 271  
272 -----
172 +---
273 273  
274 274  ## **Summary of Research Study**
275 -This study presents **high-coverage genome sequences from 300 individuals across 142 populations**, offering **new insights into global genetic diversity and human evolution**. The findings highlight **deep African population splits, widespread archaic ancestry in non-Africans, and unique variants absent from the human reference genome**. The research enhances our understanding of **migration patterns, adaptation, and evolutionary history**.##
175 +This study presents **high-coverage genome sequences from 300 individuals across 142 populations**, offering **new insights into global genetic diversity and human evolution**. The findings highlight **deep African population splits, widespread archaic ancestry in non-Africans, and unique variants absent from the human reference genome**. The research enhances our understanding of **migration patterns, adaptation, and evolutionary history**.
276 276  
277 277  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
278 278  
279 -----
179 +---
280 280  
281 281  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
282 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]##
182 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]
183 +
283 283  {{/expand}}
284 284  
285 285  
286 286  == Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies ==
287 -
288 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"}}
188 +{{expand title="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies" expanded="false"}}
289 289  **Source:** *Nature Genetics*
290 290  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
291 291  **Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
292 292  **Title:** *"Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"*
293 293  **DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
294 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science* 
194 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science*
295 295  
296 -----
196 +---
297 297  
298 -## **Key Statistics**##
299 -
198 +## **Key Statistics**
300 300  1. **General Observations:**
301 301   - Analyzed **17,804 traits from 2,748 twin studies** published between **1958 and 2012**.
302 302   - Included data from **14,558,903 twin pairs**, making it the largest meta-analysis on human heritability.
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309 309   - **Neurological, metabolic, and psychiatric traits** showed the highest heritability estimates.
310 310   - Traits related to **social values and environmental interactions** had lower heritability estimates.
311 311  
312 -----
211 +---
313 313  
314 -## **Findings**##
315 -
213 +## **Findings**
316 316  1. **Primary Observations:**
317 317   - Across all traits, genetic factors play a significant role in individual differences.
318 318   - The study contradicts models that **overestimate environmental effects in behavioral and cognitive traits**.
319 319  
320 320  2. **Subgroup Trends:**
321 - - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (70-80%)**.
219 + - **Eye and brain-related traits showed the highest heritability (~70-80%)**.
322 322   - **Shared environmental effects were negligible (<10%) for most traits**.
323 323  
324 324  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
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325 325   - Twin correlations suggest **limited evidence for strong non-additive genetic influences**.
326 326   - The study highlights **missing heritability in complex traits**, which genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have yet to fully explain.
327 327  
328 -----
226 +---
329 329  
330 -## **Critique and Observations**##
331 -
228 +## **Critique and Observations**
332 332  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
333 333   - **Largest-ever heritability meta-analysis**, covering nearly all published twin studies.
334 334   - Provides a **comprehensive framework for understanding gene-environment contributions**.
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341 341   - Future research should use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer-grained heritability estimates.
342 342   - **Incorporate non-Western populations** to assess global heritability trends.
343 343  
344 -----
241 +---
345 345  
346 346  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
347 347  - Establishes a **quantitative benchmark for heritability across human traits**.
348 348  - Reinforces **genetic influence on cognitive, behavioral, and physical traits**.
349 -- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.##
246 +- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.
350 350  
351 -----
248 +---
352 352  
353 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
354 -
250 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
355 355  1. Investigate how **heritability estimates compare across different socioeconomic backgrounds**.
356 356  2. Examine **gene-environment interactions in cognitive and psychiatric traits**.
357 357  3. Explore **non-additive genetic effects on human traits using newer statistical models**.
358 358  
359 -----
255 +---
360 360  
361 361  ## **Summary of Research Study**
362 -This study presents a **comprehensive meta-analysis of human trait heritability**, covering **over 50 years of twin research**. The findings confirm **genes play a predominant role in shaping human traits**, with an **average heritability of 49%** across all measured characteristics. The research offers **valuable insights into genetic and environmental influences**, guiding future gene-mapping efforts and behavioral genetics studies.##
258 +This study presents a **comprehensive meta-analysis of human trait heritability**, covering **over 50 years of twin research**. The findings confirm **genes play a predominant role in shaping human traits**, with an **average heritability of 49%** across all measured characteristics. The research offers **valuable insights into genetic and environmental influences**, guiding future gene-mapping efforts and behavioral genetics studies.
363 363  
364 364  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
365 365  
366 -----
262 +---
367 367  
368 368  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
369 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]##
265 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]
266 +
370 370  {{/expand}}
371 371  
372 372  
373 373  == Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease ==
374 -
375 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"}}
271 +{{expand title="Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease" expanded="false"}}
376 376  **Source:** *Nature Reviews Genetics*
377 377  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
378 378  **Author(s):** *Sarah A. Tishkoff, Scott M. Williams*
379 379  **Title:** *"Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"*
380 380  **DOI:** [10.1038/nrg865](https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg865)
381 -**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases* 
277 +**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases*
382 382  
383 -----
279 +---
384 384  
385 -## **Key Statistics**##
386 -
281 +## **Key Statistics**
387 387  1. **General Observations:**
388 388   - Africa harbors **the highest genetic diversity** of any region, making it key to understanding human evolution.
389 389   - The study analyzes **genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in African populations**.
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396 396   - The **effective population size (Ne) of Africans** is higher than that of non-African populations.
397 397   - LD blocks are **shorter in African genomes**, suggesting more historical recombination events.
398 398  
399 -----
294 +---
400 400  
401 -## **Findings**##
402 -
296 +## **Findings**
403 403  1. **Primary Observations:**
404 404   - African populations are the **most genetically diverse**, supporting the *Recent African Origin* hypothesis.
405 405   - Genetic variation in African populations can **help fine-map complex disease genes**.
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412 412   - Admixture in African Americans includes **West African and European genetic contributions**.
413 413   - SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) diversity in African genomes **exceeds that of non-African groups**.
414 414  
415 -----
309 +---
416 416  
417 -## **Critique and Observations**##
418 -
311 +## **Critique and Observations**
419 419  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
420 420   - Provides **comprehensive genetic analysis** of diverse African populations.
421 421   - Highlights **how genetic diversity impacts health disparities and disease risks**.
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428 428   - Expand research into **underrepresented African populations**.
429 429   - Integrate **whole-genome sequencing for a more detailed evolutionary timeline**.
430 430  
431 -----
324 +---
432 432  
433 433  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
434 434  - Supports **genetic models of human evolution** and the **out-of-Africa hypothesis**.
435 435  - Reinforces **Africa’s key role in disease gene mapping and precision medicine**.
436 -- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.##
329 +- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.
437 437  
438 -----
331 +---
439 439  
440 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
441 -
333 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
442 442  1. Investigate **genetic adaptations to local environments within Africa**.
443 443  2. Study **the role of African genetic diversity in disease resistance**.
444 444  3. Expand research on **how ancient migration patterns shaped modern genetic structure**.
445 445  
446 -----
338 +---
447 447  
448 448  ## **Summary of Research Study**
449 -This study explores the **genetic diversity of African populations**, analyzing their role in **human evolution and complex disease research**. The findings highlight **Africa’s unique genetic landscape**, confirming it as the most genetically diverse continent. The research provides valuable insights into **how genetic variation influences disease susceptibility, evolution, and population structure**.##
341 +This study explores the **genetic diversity of African populations**, analyzing their role in **human evolution and complex disease research**. The findings highlight **Africa’s unique genetic landscape**, confirming it as the most genetically diverse continent. The research provides valuable insights into **how genetic variation influences disease susceptibility, evolution, and population structure**.
450 450  
451 451  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
452 452  
453 -----
345 +---
454 454  
455 455  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
456 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]##
348 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]
349 +
457 457  {{/expand}}
458 458  
459 459  
460 460  == Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA ==
461 -
462 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA"}}
354 +{{expand title="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA" expanded="false"}}
463 463  **Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
464 464  **Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
465 465  **Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
466 466  **Title:** *"Pervasive findings of directional selection realize the promise of ancient DNA to elucidate human adaptation"*
467 467  **DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
468 -**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection* 
360 +**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection*
469 469  
470 -----
362 +---
471 471  
472 -## **Key Statistics**##
473 -
364 +## **Key Statistics**
474 474  1. **General Observations:**
475 475   - Study analyzes **8,433 ancient individuals** from the past **14,000 years**.
476 476   - Identifies **347 genome-wide significant loci** showing strong selection.
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483 483   - **10,000 years of directional selection** affected metabolic, immune, and cognitive traits.
484 484   - **Strong selection signals** found for traits like **skin pigmentation, cognitive function, and immunity**.
485 485  
486 -----
377 +---
487 487  
488 -## **Findings**##
489 -
379 +## **Findings**
490 490  1. **Primary Observations:**
491 491   - **Hundreds of alleles have been subject to directional selection** over recent millennia.
492 492   - Traits like **immune function, metabolism, and cognitive performance** show strong selection.
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500 500   - **Blood type B frequency rose from 0% to 8% in 6,000 years**.
501 501   - **Tuberculosis risk allele** fluctuated from **2% to 9% over 3,000 years before declining**.
502 502  
503 -----
393 +---
504 504  
505 -## **Critique and Observations**##
506 -
395 +## **Critique and Observations**
507 507  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
508 508   - **Largest dataset to date** on natural selection in human ancient DNA.
509 509   - Uses **direct allele frequency tracking instead of indirect measures**.
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516 516   - Expanding research to **other global populations** to assess universal trends.
517 517   - Investigating **long-term evolutionary trade-offs of selected alleles**.
518 518  
519 -----
408 +---
520 520  
521 521  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
522 522  - Provides **direct evidence of long-term genetic adaptation** in human populations.
523 523  - Supports theories on **polygenic selection shaping human cognition, metabolism, and immunity**.
524 -- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.##
413 +- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.
525 525  
526 -----
415 +---
527 527  
528 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
529 -
417 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
530 530  1. Examine **selection patterns in non-European populations** for comparison.
531 531  2. Investigate **how environmental and cultural shifts influenced genetic selection**.
532 532  3. Explore **the genetic basis of traits linked to past and present-day human survival**.
533 533  
534 -----
422 +---
535 535  
536 536  ## **Summary of Research Study**
537 -This study examines **how human genetic adaptation has unfolded over 14,000 years**, using a **large dataset of ancient DNA**. It highlights **strong selection on immune function, metabolism, and cognitive traits**, revealing **hundreds of loci affected by directional selection**. The findings emphasize **the power of ancient DNA in tracking human evolution and adaptation**.##
425 +This study examines **how human genetic adaptation has unfolded over 14,000 years**, using a **large dataset of ancient DNA**. It highlights **strong selection on immune function, metabolism, and cognitive traits**, revealing **hundreds of loci affected by directional selection**. The findings emphasize **the power of ancient DNA in tracking human evolution and adaptation**.
538 538  
539 -----
427 +---
540 540  
541 541  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
542 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]##
430 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]
431 +
543 543  {{/expand}}
544 544  
545 -
546 546  == Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age ==
547 -
548 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
435 +{{expand title="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age" expanded="false"}}
549 549  **Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
550 550  **Date of Publication:** *2013*
551 551  **Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
552 552  **Title:** *"The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"*
553 553  **DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
554 -**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology* 
441 +**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology*
555 555  
556 -----
443 +---
557 557  
558 -## **Key Statistics**##
559 -
445 +## **Key Statistics**
560 560  1. **General Observations:**
561 561   - The study documents how the **heritability of IQ increases with age**, reaching an asymptote at **0.80 by adulthood**.
562 562   - Analysis is based on **longitudinal twin and adoption studies**.
... ... @@ -569,10 +569,9 @@
569 569   - Data from the **Louisville Longitudinal Twin Study and cross-national twin samples** support findings.
570 570   - IQ stability over time is **influenced more by genetics than by shared environmental factors**.
571 571  
572 -----
458 +---
573 573  
574 -## **Findings**##
575 -
460 +## **Findings**
576 576  1. **Primary Observations:**
577 577   - Intelligence heritability **strengthens throughout development**, contrary to early environmental models.
578 578   - Shared environmental effects **decrease by late adolescence**, emphasizing **genetic influence in adulthood**.
... ... @@ -585,10 +585,9 @@
585 585   - Longitudinal adoption studies show **declining impact of adoptive parental influence on IQ** as children age.
586 586   - Cross-sectional twin data confirm **higher IQ correlations for monozygotic twins in adulthood**.
587 587  
588 -----
473 +---
589 589  
590 -## **Critique and Observations**##
591 -
475 +## **Critique and Observations**
592 592  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
593 593   - **Robust dataset covering multiple twin and adoption studies over decades**.
594 594   - **Clear, replicable trend** demonstrating the increasing role of genetics in intelligence.
... ... @@ -601,49 +601,46 @@
601 601   - Future research should investigate **gene-environment interactions in cognitive aging**.
602 602   - Examine **heritability trends in non-Western populations** to determine cross-cultural consistency.
603 603  
604 -----
488 +---
605 605  
606 606  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
607 607  - Provides **strong evidence for the genetic basis of intelligence**.
608 608  - Highlights the **diminishing role of shared environment in cognitive development**.
609 -- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.##
493 +- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.
610 610  
611 -----
495 +---
612 612  
613 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
614 -
497 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
615 615  1. Investigate **neurogenetic pathways underlying IQ development**.
616 616  2. Examine **how education and socioeconomic factors interact with genetic IQ influences**.
617 617  3. Study **heritability trends in aging populations and cognitive decline**.
618 618  
619 -----
502 +---
620 620  
621 621  ## **Summary of Research Study**
622 -This study documents **The Wilson Effect**, demonstrating how the **heritability of IQ increases throughout development**, reaching a plateau of **0.80 by adulthood**. The findings indicate that **shared environmental effects diminish with age**, while **genetic influences on intelligence strengthen**. Using **longitudinal twin and adoption data**, the research provides **strong empirical support for the increasing role of genetics in cognitive ability over time**.##
505 +This study documents **The Wilson Effect**, demonstrating how the **heritability of IQ increases throughout development**, reaching a plateau of **0.80 by adulthood**. The findings indicate that **shared environmental effects diminish with age**, while **genetic influences on intelligence strengthen**. Using **longitudinal twin and adoption data**, the research provides **strong empirical support for the increasing role of genetics in cognitive ability over time**.
623 623  
624 624  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
625 625  
626 -----
509 +---
627 627  
628 628  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
629 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]##
512 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]
513 +
630 630  {{/expand}}
631 631  
632 -
633 633  == Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications ==
634 -
635 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
517 +{{expand title="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications" expanded="false"}}
636 636  **Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
637 637  **Date of Publication:** *2010*
638 638  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
639 639  **Title:** *"Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"*
640 640  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
641 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology* 
523 +**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology*
642 642  
643 -----
525 +---
644 644  
645 -## **Key Statistics**##
646 -
527 +## **Key Statistics**
647 647  1. **General Observations:**
648 648   - The study argues that **Homo sapiens is polytypic**, meaning it consists of multiple subspecies rather than a single monotypic species.
649 649   - Examines **genetic diversity, morphological variation, and evolutionary lineage** in humans.
... ... @@ -656,10 +656,9 @@
656 656   - The study evaluates **FST values (genetic differentiation measure)** and argues that human genetic differentiation is comparable to that of recognized subspecies in other species.
657 657   - Considers **phylogenetic species concepts** in defining human variation.
658 658  
659 -----
540 +---
660 660  
661 -## **Findings**##
662 -
542 +## **Findings**
663 663  1. **Primary Observations:**
664 664   - Proposes that **modern human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**.
665 665   - Highlights **medical and evolutionary implications** of human taxonomic diversity.
... ... @@ -672,10 +672,9 @@
672 672   - Evaluates how **genetic markers correlate with population structure**.
673 673   - Addresses the **controversy over race classification in modern anthropology**.
674 674  
675 -----
555 +---
676 676  
677 -## **Critique and Observations**##
678 -
557 +## **Critique and Observations**
679 679  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
680 680   - Uses **comparative species analysis** to assess human classification.
681 681   - Provides a **biological perspective** on the race concept, moving beyond social constructivism arguments.
... ... @@ -688,49 +688,47 @@
688 688   - Further research should **incorporate whole-genome studies** to refine subspecies classifications.
689 689   - Investigate **how admixture affects taxonomic classification over time**.
690 690  
691 -----
570 +---
692 692  
693 693  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
694 694  - Contributes to discussions on **evolutionary taxonomy and species classification**.
695 695  - Provides evidence on **genetic differentiation among human populations**.
696 -- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.##
575 +- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.
697 697  
698 -----
577 +---
699 699  
700 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
701 -
579 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
702 702  1. Examine **FST values in modern and ancient human populations**.
703 703  2. Investigate how **adaptive evolution influences population differentiation**.
704 704  3. Explore **the impact of genetic diversity on medical treatments and disease susceptibility**.
705 705  
706 -----
584 +---
707 707  
708 708  ## **Summary of Research Study**
709 -This study evaluates **whether Homo sapiens should be classified as a polytypic species**, analyzing **genetic diversity, evolutionary lineage, and morphological variation**. Using comparative analysis with other primates and mammals, the research suggests that **human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**, with implications for **evolutionary biology, anthropology, and medicine**.##
587 +This study evaluates **whether Homo sapiens should be classified as a polytypic species**, analyzing **genetic diversity, evolutionary lineage, and morphological variation**. Using comparative analysis with other primates and mammals, the research suggests that **human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**, with implications for **evolutionary biology, anthropology, and medicine**.
710 710  
711 711  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
712 712  
713 -----
591 +---
714 714  
715 715  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
716 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]##
594 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]
595 +
717 717  {{/expand}}
718 718  
719 719  
720 720  == Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media ==
721 -
722 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
600 +{{expand title="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media" expanded="false"}}
723 723  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
724 724  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
725 725  **Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
726 726  **Title:** *"Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"*
727 727  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
728 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis* 
606 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis*
729 729  
730 -----
608 +---
731 731  
732 -## **Key Statistics**##
733 -
610 +## **Key Statistics**
734 734  1. **General Observations:**
735 735   - Survey of **102 experts** on intelligence research and public discourse.
736 736   - Evaluated experts' backgrounds, political affiliations, and views on controversial topics in intelligence research.
... ... @@ -743,10 +743,9 @@
743 743   - Experts rated media coverage of intelligence research as **poor (avg. 3.1 on a 9-point scale)**.
744 744   - **50% of experts attributed US Black-White IQ differences to genetic factors, 50% to environmental factors**.
745 745  
746 -----
623 +---
747 747  
748 -## **Findings**##
749 -
625 +## **Findings**
750 750  1. **Primary Observations:**
751 751   - Experts overwhelmingly support **the g-factor theory of intelligence**.
752 752   - **Heritability of intelligence** was widely accepted, though views differed on race and group differences.
... ... @@ -759,10 +759,9 @@
759 759   - The study compared **media coverage of intelligence research** with expert opinions.
760 760   - Found a **disconnect between journalists and intelligence researchers**, especially regarding politically sensitive issues.
761 761  
762 -----
638 +---
763 763  
764 -## **Critique and Observations**##
765 -
640 +## **Critique and Observations**
766 766  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
767 767   - **Largest expert survey on intelligence research** to date.
768 768   - Provides insight into **how political orientation influences scientific perspectives**.
... ... @@ -775,49 +775,47 @@
775 775   - Future studies should include **a broader range of global experts**.
776 776   - Additional research needed on **media biases and misrepresentation of intelligence research**.
777 777  
778 -----
653 +---
779 779  
780 780  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
781 781  - Provides insight into **expert consensus and division on intelligence research**.
782 782  - Highlights the **role of media bias** in shaping public perception of intelligence science.
783 -- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.##
658 +- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.
784 784  
785 -----
660 +---
786 786  
787 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
788 -
662 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
789 789  1. Examine **cross-national differences** in expert opinions on intelligence.
790 790  2. Investigate how **media bias impacts public understanding of intelligence research**.
791 791  3. Conduct follow-up studies with **a more diverse expert pool** to test findings.
792 792  
793 -----
667 +---
794 794  
795 795  ## **Summary of Research Study**
796 -This study surveys **expert opinions on intelligence research**, analyzing **how backgrounds, political ideologies, and media representation influence perspectives on intelligence**. The findings highlight **divisions in scientific consensus**, particularly on **genetic vs. environmental causes of IQ disparities**. Additionally, the research uncovers **widespread dissatisfaction with media portrayals of intelligence research**, pointing to **the impact of ideological biases on public discourse**.##
670 +This study surveys **expert opinions on intelligence research**, analyzing **how backgrounds, political ideologies, and media representation influence perspectives on intelligence**. The findings highlight **divisions in scientific consensus**, particularly on **genetic vs. environmental causes of IQ disparities**. Additionally, the research uncovers **widespread dissatisfaction with media portrayals of intelligence research**, pointing to **the impact of ideological biases on public discourse**.
797 797  
798 798  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
799 799  
800 -----
674 +---
801 801  
802 802  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
803 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]##
677 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]
678 +
804 804  {{/expand}}
805 805  
806 806  
807 807  == Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation ==
808 -
809 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
683 +{{expand title="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation" expanded="false"}}
810 810  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
811 811  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
812 812  **Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
813 813  **Title:** *"A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"*
814 814  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
815 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences* 
689 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences*
816 816  
817 -----
691 +---
818 818  
819 -## **Key Statistics**##
820 -
693 +## **Key Statistics**
821 821  1. **General Observations:**
822 822   - Study analyzed **genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hits** linked to intelligence.
823 823   - Found a **strong correlation (r = .91) between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**.
... ... @@ -830,10 +830,9 @@
830 830   - GWAS intelligence SNPs predicted **IQ levels more strongly than random genetic markers**.
831 831   - Genetic differentiation (Fst values) showed that **selection pressure, rather than drift, influenced intelligence-related allele distributions**.
832 832  
833 -----
706 +---
834 834  
835 -## **Findings**##
836 -
708 +## **Findings**
837 837  1. **Primary Observations:**
838 838   - Intelligence-associated SNP frequencies correlate **highly with national IQ levels**.
839 839   - Genetic selection for intelligence appears **stronger than selection for height-related genes**.
... ... @@ -846,10 +846,9 @@
846 846   - Polygenic scores using **intelligence-related alleles significantly outperformed random SNPs** in predicting IQ.
847 847   - Selection pressures **may explain differences in global intelligence distribution** beyond genetic drift effects.
848 848  
849 -----
721 +---
850 850  
851 -## **Critique and Observations**##
852 -
723 +## **Critique and Observations**
853 853  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
854 854   - **Comprehensive genetic analysis** of intelligence-linked SNPs.
855 855   - Uses **multiple statistical methods (factor analysis, Fst analysis) to confirm results**.
... ... @@ -862,37 +862,35 @@
862 862   - Larger **cross-population GWAS studies** needed to validate findings.
863 863   - Investigate **non-genetic contributors to IQ variance** in addition to genetic factors.
864 864  
865 -----
736 +---
866 866  
867 867  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
868 868  - Supports research on **genetic influences on intelligence at a population level**.
869 869  - Aligns with broader discussions on **cognitive genetics and natural selection effects**.
870 -- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.##
741 +- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.
871 871  
872 -----
743 +---
873 873  
874 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
875 -
745 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
876 876  1. Conduct **expanded GWAS studies** including diverse populations.
877 877  2. Investigate **gene-environment interactions influencing intelligence**.
878 878  3. Explore **historical selection pressures shaping intelligence-related alleles**.
879 879  
880 -----
750 +---
881 881  
882 882  ## **Summary of Research Study**
883 -This study reviews **genome-wide association study (GWAS) findings on intelligence**, demonstrating a **strong correlation between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**. The research highlights how **genetic selection may explain population-level cognitive differences beyond genetic drift effects**. Intelligence-linked alleles showed **higher variability across populations than height-related alleles**, suggesting stronger selection pressures.  ##
753 +This study reviews **genome-wide association study (GWAS) findings on intelligence**, demonstrating a **strong correlation between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**. The research highlights how **genetic selection may explain population-level cognitive differences beyond genetic drift effects**. Intelligence-linked alleles showed **higher variability across populations than height-related alleles**, suggesting stronger selection pressures.
884 884  
885 885  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
886 886  
887 -----
757 +---
888 888  
889 889  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
890 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]##
760 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]
761 +
891 891  {{/expand}}
892 892  
893 -
894 894  == Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
895 -
896 896  {{expand expanded="false" title="Click here to expand details"}}
897 897  **Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
898 898  **Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
... ... @@ -899,11 +899,11 @@
899 899  **Author(s):** Smith et al.
900 900  **Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
901 901  **DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
902 -**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science 
771 +**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science
903 903  
904 904  **Tags:** `Genetics` `Race & Ethnicity` `Biomedical Research`
905 905  
906 - **Key Statistics**
775 +=== **Key Statistics** ===
907 907  
908 908  1. **General Observations:**
909 909   - A near-perfect alignment between self-identified race/ethnicity (SIRE) and genetic ancestry was observed.
... ... @@ -913,12 +913,12 @@
913 913   - Four groups analyzed: **White, African American, East Asian, and Hispanic**.
914 914   - Hispanic genetic clusters showed significant European and Native American lineage.
915 915  
916 - **Findings**
785 +=== **Findings** ===
917 917  
918 918  - Self-identified race strongly aligns with genetic ancestry.
919 919  - Minor discrepancies exist but do not significantly impact classification.
920 920  
921 - **Relevance to Subproject**
790 +=== **Relevance to Subproject** ===
922 922  
923 923  - Reinforces the reliability of **self-reported racial identity** in genetic research.
924 924  - Highlights **policy considerations** in biomedical studies.
... ... @@ -925,25 +925,22 @@
925 925  {{/expand}}
926 926  
927 927  
928 -----
797 +---
929 929  
930 930  = Dating and Interpersonal Relationships =
931 931  
932 -
933 933  == Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018 ==
934 -
935 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"}}
802 +{{expand title="Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018" expanded="false"}}
936 936  **Source:** *JAMA Network Open*
937 937  **Date of Publication:** *2020*
938 938  **Author(s):** *Ueda P, Mercer CH, Ghaznavi C, Herbenick D.*
939 939  **Title:** *"Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"*
940 940  **DOI:** [10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833](https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833)
941 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography* 
808 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography*
942 942  
943 -----
810 +---
944 944  
945 -## **Key Statistics**##
946 -
812 +## **Key Statistics**
947 947  1. **General Observations:**
948 948   - Study analyzed **General Social Survey (2000-2018)** data.
949 949   - Found **declining trends in sexual activity** among young adults.
... ... @@ -956,10 +956,9 @@
956 956   - Frequency of sexual activity decreased by **8-10%** over the studied period.
957 957   - Number of sexual partners remained **relatively stable** despite declining activity rates.
958 958  
959 -----
825 +---
960 960  
961 -## **Findings**##
962 -
827 +## **Findings**
963 963  1. **Primary Observations:**
964 964   - A significant decline in sexual frequency, especially among **younger men**.
965 965   - Shifts in relationship dynamics and economic stressors may contribute to the trend.
... ... @@ -972,10 +972,9 @@
972 972   - **Mental health and employment status** were correlated with decreased activity.
973 973   - Social factors such as **screen time and digital entertainment consumption** are potential contributors.
974 974  
975 -----
840 +---
976 976  
977 -## **Critique and Observations**##
978 -
842 +## **Critique and Observations**
979 979  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
980 980   - **Large sample size** from a nationally representative dataset.
981 981   - **Longitudinal design** enables trend analysis over time.
... ... @@ -988,27 +988,26 @@
988 988   - Further studies should incorporate **qualitative data** on behavioral shifts.
989 989   - Additional factors such as **economic shifts and social media usage** need exploration.
990 990  
991 -----
855 +---
992 992  
993 993  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
994 994  - Provides evidence on **changing demographic behaviors** in relation to relationships and social interactions.
995 -- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.##
859 +- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.
996 996  
997 -----
861 +---
998 998  
999 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1000 -
863 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1001 1001  1. Investigate the **impact of digital media consumption** on relationship dynamics.
1002 1002  2. Examine **regional and cultural differences** in sexual activity trends.
1003 1003  
1004 -----
867 +---
1005 1005  
1006 1006  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1007 -This study examines **trends in sexual frequency and number of partners among U.S. adults (2000-2018)**, highlighting significant **declines in sexual activity, particularly among young men**. The research utilized **General Social Survey data** to analyze the impact of **sociodemographic factors, employment status, and mental well-being** on sexual behavior.  ##
870 +This study examines **trends in sexual frequency and number of partners among U.S. adults (2000-2018)**, highlighting significant **declines in sexual activity, particularly among young men**. The research utilized **General Social Survey data** to analyze the impact of **sociodemographic factors, employment status, and mental well-being** on sexual behavior.
1008 1008  
1009 1009  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study's contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1010 1010  
1011 -----
874 +---
1012 1012  
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1023 1023  
1024 1024  
1025 1025  == Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ==
1026 -
1027 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"}}
891 +{{expand title="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" expanded="false"}}
1028 1028  **Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
1029 1029  **Date of Publication:** *2012*
1030 1030  **Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
1031 1031  **Title:** *"Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"*
1032 1032  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
1033 -**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities* 
897 +**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities*
1034 1034  
1035 -----
899 +---
1036 1036  
1037 -## **Key Statistics**##
1038 -
901 +## **Key Statistics**
1039 1039  1. **General Observations:**
1040 1040   - Meta-analysis of **26,335,596 singleton births** from eight studies.
1041 1041   - **Higher risk of adverse birth outcomes in biracial couples** than White couples, but lower than Black couples.
... ... @@ -1050,10 +1050,9 @@
1050 1050   - **Preterm births (PTB):** WMBF (1.17), BMWF (1.37), BMBF (1.78).
1051 1051   - **Stillbirths:** WMBF (1.43), BMWF (1.51), BMBF (1.85).
1052 1052  
1053 -----
916 +---
1054 1054  
1055 -## **Findings**##
1056 -
918 +## **Findings**
1057 1057  1. **Primary Observations:**
1058 1058   - **Biracial couples face a gradient of risk**: higher than White couples but lower than Black couples.
1059 1059   - **Maternal race plays a more significant role** in pregnancy outcomes.
... ... @@ -1066,10 +1066,9 @@
1066 1066   - The **weathering hypothesis** suggests that **long-term stress exposure** contributes to higher adverse birth risks in Black mothers.
1067 1067   - **Genetic and environmental factors** may interact to influence birth outcomes.
1068 1068  
1069 -----
931 +---
1070 1070  
1071 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1072 -
933 +## **Critique and Observations**
1073 1073  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1074 1074   - **Largest meta-analysis** on racial disparities in birth outcomes.
1075 1075   - Uses **adjusted statistical models** to account for confounding variables.
... ... @@ -1082,47 +1082,45 @@
1082 1082   - Future studies should examine **Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous biracial couples**.
1083 1083   - Investigate **long-term health effects on infants from biracial pregnancies**.
1084 1084  
1085 -----
946 +---
1086 1086  
1087 1087  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1088 1088  - Provides **critical insights into racial disparities** in maternal and infant health.
1089 1089  - Supports **research on genetic and environmental influences on neonatal health**.
1090 -- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.##
951 +- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.
1091 1091  
1092 -----
953 +---
1093 1093  
1094 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1095 -
955 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1096 1096  1. Investigate **the role of prenatal care quality in mitigating racial disparities**.
1097 1097  2. Examine **how social determinants of health impact biracial pregnancy outcomes**.
1098 1098  3. Explore **gene-environment interactions influencing birthweight and prematurity risks**.
1099 1099  
1100 -----
960 +---
1101 1101  
1102 1102  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1103 -This meta-analysis examines **the impact of biracial parentage on birth outcomes**, showing that **biracial couples face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes than White couples but lower than Black couples**. The findings emphasize **maternal race as a key factor in birth risks**, with **Black mothers having the highest rates of preterm birth and low birthweight, regardless of paternal race**.##
963 +This meta-analysis examines **the impact of biracial parentage on birth outcomes**, showing that **biracial couples face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes than White couples but lower than Black couples**. The findings emphasize **maternal race as a key factor in birth risks**, with **Black mothers having the highest rates of preterm birth and low birthweight, regardless of paternal race**.
1104 1104  
1105 -----
965 +---
1106 1106  
1107 1107  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1108 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]##
968 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]
969 +
1109 1109  {{/expand}}
1110 1110  
1111 1111  
1112 1112  == Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness ==
1113 -
1114 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"}}
974 +{{expand title="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness" expanded="false"}}
1115 1115  **Source:** *Current Psychology*
1116 1116  **Date of Publication:** *2024*
1117 1117  **Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver*
1118 1118  **Title:** *"One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"*
1119 1119  **DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z)
1120 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 
980 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation*
1121 1121  
1122 -----
982 +---
1123 1123  
1124 -## **Key Statistics**##
1125 -
984 +## **Key Statistics**
1126 1126  1. **General Observations:**
1127 1127   - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**.
1128 1128   - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels.
... ... @@ -1135,10 +1135,9 @@
1135 1135   - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis.
1136 1136   - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification.
1137 1137  
1138 -----
997 +---
1139 1139  
1140 -## **Findings**##
1141 -
999 +## **Findings**
1142 1142  1. **Primary Observations:**
1143 1143   - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**.
1144 1144   - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**.
... ... @@ -1151,10 +1151,9 @@
1151 1151   - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing.
1152 1152   - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation.
1153 1153  
1154 -----
1012 +---
1155 1155  
1156 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1157 -
1014 +## **Critique and Observations**
1158 1158  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1159 1159   - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health.
1160 1160   - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures.
... ... @@ -1167,52 +1167,131 @@
1167 1167   - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**.
1168 1168   - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration.
1169 1169  
1170 -----
1027 +---
1171 1171  
1172 1172  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1173 1173  - Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community.
1174 1174  - Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**.
1175 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.##
1032 +- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.
1176 1176  
1177 -----
1034 +---
1178 1178  
1179 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1180 -
1036 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1181 1181  1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health.
1182 1182  2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels.
1183 1183  3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation.
1184 1184  
1185 -----
1041 +---
1186 1186  
1187 1187  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1188 -This study examines the **psychological characteristics of self-identified incels**, comparing them with non-incel men in terms of **mental health, loneliness, and coping strategies**. The research found **higher depression, anxiety, and avoidant attachment styles among incels**, as well as **greater reliance on solitary coping mechanisms**. It suggests that **lack of social support plays a critical role in exacerbating incel identity and related mental health concerns**.##
1044 +This study examines the **psychological characteristics of self-identified incels**, comparing them with non-incel men in terms of **mental health, loneliness, and coping strategies**. The research found **higher depression, anxiety, and avoidant attachment styles among incels**, as well as **greater reliance on solitary coping mechanisms**. It suggests that **lack of social support plays a critical role in exacerbating incel identity and related mental health concerns**.
1189 1189  
1190 1190  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1191 1191  
1192 -----
1048 +---
1193 1193  
1194 1194  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1195 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]##
1051 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]
1052 +
1196 1196  {{/expand}}
1197 1197  
1198 1198  
1199 1199  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
1200 1200  
1058 +== Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1059 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1060 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1061 +**Date of Publication:** *2003*
1062 +**Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1063 +**Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1064 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1065 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1201 1201  
1202 -== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1067 +---
1203 1203  
1204 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1069 +## **Key Statistics**
1070 +1. **General Observations:**
1071 + - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1072 + - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
1073 +
1074 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
1075 + - Black and Latino respondents **were more likely to underreport drug use** compared to White respondents.
1076 + - **Cultural stigma and distrust in research institutions** affected self-report accuracy.
1077 +
1078 +3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1079 + - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1080 + - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1081 +
1082 +---
1083 +
1084 +## **Findings**
1085 +1. **Primary Observations:**
1086 + - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1087 + - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1088 +
1089 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1090 + - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1091 + - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1092 +
1093 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1094 + - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1095 + - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1096 +
1097 +---
1098 +
1099 +## **Critique and Observations**
1100 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1101 + - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1102 + - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1103 +
1104 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1105 + - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1106 + - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1107 +
1108 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1109 + - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1110 + - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1111 +
1112 +---
1113 +
1114 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1115 +- Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1116 +- Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1117 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1118 +
1119 +---
1120 +
1121 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1122 +1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1123 +2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1124 +3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1125 +
1126 +---
1127 +
1128 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1129 +This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.
1130 +
1131 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1132 +
1133 +---
1134 +
1135 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1136 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1137 +
1138 +{{/expand}}
1139 +
1140 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1141 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1205 1205  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1206 1206  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1207 1207  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1208 1208  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1209 1209  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1210 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1147 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1211 1211  
1212 -----
1149 +---
1213 1213  
1214 -## **Key Statistics**##
1215 -
1151 +## **Key Statistics**
1216 1216  1. **General Observations:**
1217 1217   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1218 1218   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1225,10 +1225,9 @@
1225 1225   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1226 1226   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1227 1227  
1228 -----
1164 +---
1229 1229  
1230 -## **Findings**##
1231 -
1166 +## **Findings**
1232 1232  1. **Primary Observations:**
1233 1233   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1234 1234   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1241,10 +1241,9 @@
1241 1241   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1242 1242   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1243 1243  
1244 -----
1179 +---
1245 1245  
1246 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1247 -
1181 +## **Critique and Observations**
1248 1248  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1249 1249   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1250 1250   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1257,49 +1257,46 @@
1257 1257   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1258 1258   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1259 1259  
1260 -----
1194 +---
1261 1261  
1262 1262  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1263 1263  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1264 1264  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1265 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1199 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1266 1266  
1267 -----
1201 +---
1268 1268  
1269 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1270 -
1203 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1271 1271  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1272 1272  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1273 1273  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1274 1274  
1275 -----
1208 +---
1276 1276  
1277 1277  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1278 -This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.##
1211 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1279 1279  
1280 1280  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1281 1281  
1282 -----
1215 +---
1283 1283  
1284 1284  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1285 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1218 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1219 +
1286 1286  {{/expand}}
1287 1287  
1288 -
1289 1289  == Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1290 -
1291 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
1223 +{{expand title="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys" expanded="false"}}
1292 1292  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1293 1293  **Date of Publication:** *2003*
1294 1294  **Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
1295 1295  **Title:** *"Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"*
1296 1296  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1297 -**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1229 +**Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research*
1298 1298  
1299 -----
1231 +---
1300 1300  
1301 -## **Key Statistics**##
1302 -
1233 +## **Key Statistics**
1303 1303  1. **General Observations:**
1304 1304   - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1305 1305   - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
... ... @@ -1312,10 +1312,9 @@
1312 1312   - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1313 1313   - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1314 1314  
1315 -----
1246 +---
1316 1316  
1317 -## **Findings**##
1318 -
1248 +## **Findings**
1319 1319  1. **Primary Observations:**
1320 1320   - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1321 1321   - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
... ... @@ -1328,10 +1328,9 @@
1328 1328   - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1329 1329   - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1330 1330  
1331 -----
1261 +---
1332 1332  
1333 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1334 -
1263 +## **Critique and Observations**
1335 1335  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1336 1336   - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1337 1337   - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
... ... @@ -1344,49 +1344,47 @@
1344 1344   - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1345 1345   - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1346 1346  
1347 -----
1276 +---
1348 1348  
1349 1349  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1350 1350  - Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1351 1351  - Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1352 -- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1281 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1353 1353  
1354 -----
1283 +---
1355 1355  
1356 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1357 -
1285 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1358 1358  1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1359 1359  2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1360 1360  3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1361 1361  
1362 -----
1290 +---
1363 1363  
1364 1364  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1365 -This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.##
1293 +This study examines **cross-cultural biases in self-reported substance use surveys**, showing that **racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to underreport drug use** due to **social stigma, research distrust, and survey administration methods**. The findings highlight **critical issues in public health data collection and the need for improved survey design**.
1366 1366  
1367 1367  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1368 1368  
1369 -----
1297 +---
1370 1370  
1371 1371  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1372 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]##
1300 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1301 +
1373 1373  {{/expand}}
1374 1374  
1375 1375  
1376 1376  == Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1377 -
1378 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1306 +{{expand title="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program" expanded="false"}}
1379 1379  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1380 1380  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1381 1381  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1382 1382  **Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1383 1383  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1384 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1312 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1385 1385  
1386 -----
1314 +---
1387 1387  
1388 -## **Key Statistics**##
1389 -
1316 +## **Key Statistics**
1390 1390  1. **General Observations:**
1391 1391   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1392 1392   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1399,10 +1399,9 @@
1399 1399   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1400 1400   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1401 1401  
1402 -----
1329 +---
1403 1403  
1404 -## **Findings**##
1405 -
1331 +## **Findings**
1406 1406  1. **Primary Observations:**
1407 1407   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1408 1408   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1415,10 +1415,9 @@
1415 1415   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1416 1416   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1417 1417  
1418 -----
1344 +---
1419 1419  
1420 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1421 -
1346 +## **Critique and Observations**
1422 1422  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1423 1423   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1424 1424   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1431,39 +1431,36 @@
1431 1431   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1432 1432   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1433 1433  
1434 -----
1359 +---
1435 1435  
1436 1436  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1437 1437  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1438 1438  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1439 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1364 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1440 1440  
1441 -----
1366 +---
1442 1442  
1443 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1444 -
1368 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1445 1445  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1446 1446  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1447 1447  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1448 1448  
1449 -----
1373 +---
1450 1450  
1451 1451  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1452 -This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.##
1376 +This study examines **factors influencing the completion of drug treatment court programs**, identifying **employment, education, and race as key predictors**. The research underscores **systemic disparities in drug court outcomes**, emphasizing the need for **improved support systems for at-risk populations**.
1453 1453  
1454 1454  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1455 1455  
1456 -----
1380 +---
1457 1457  
1458 1458  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1459 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1383 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1384 +
1460 1460  {{/expand}}
1461 1461  
1462 -
1463 1463  == Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1464 -
1465 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1466 - Source: Addictive Behaviors
1388 +{{expand title="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults" expanded="false"}} Source: Addictive Behaviors
1467 1467  Date of Publication: 2016
1468 1468  Author(s): Andrea Hussong, Christy Capron, Gregory T. Smith, Jennifer L. Maggs
1469 1469  Title: "Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"
... ... @@ -1524,23 +1524,22 @@
1524 1524  
1525 1525  📄 Download Full Study
1526 1526  [[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.addbeh.2016.02.030.pdf]]
1449 +
1527 1527  {{/expand}}
1528 1528  
1529 1529  
1530 1530  == Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time? ==
1531 -
1532 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"}}
1454 +{{expand title="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?" expanded="false"}}
1533 1533  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1534 1534  **Date of Publication:** *2014*
1535 1535  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
1536 1536  **Title:** *"Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"*
1537 1537  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1538 -**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics* 
1460 +**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics*
1539 1539  
1540 -----
1462 +---
1541 1541  
1542 -## **Key Statistics**##
1543 -
1464 +## **Key Statistics**
1544 1544  1. **General Observations:**
1545 1545   - The study examines reaction time data from **13 age-matched studies** spanning **1884–2004**.
1546 1546   - Results suggest an estimated **decline of 13.35 IQ points** over this period.
... ... @@ -1553,10 +1553,9 @@
1553 1553   - The estimated **dysgenic rate is 1.21 IQ points lost per decade**.
1554 1554   - Meta-regression analysis confirmed a **steady secular trend in slowing reaction time**.
1555 1555  
1556 -----
1477 +---
1557 1557  
1558 -## **Findings**##
1559 -
1479 +## **Findings**
1560 1560  1. **Primary Observations:**
1561 1561   - Supports the hypothesis of **intelligence decline due to genetic and environmental factors**.
1562 1562   - Reaction time, a **biomarker for cognitive ability**, has slowed significantly over time.
... ... @@ -1569,10 +1569,9 @@
1569 1569   - Cross-national comparisons indicate a **global trend in slower reaction times**.
1570 1570   - Factors like **modern neurotoxin exposure** and **reduced selective pressure for intelligence** may contribute.
1571 1571  
1572 -----
1492 +---
1573 1573  
1574 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1575 -
1494 +## **Critique and Observations**
1576 1576  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1577 1577   - **Comprehensive meta-analysis** covering over a century of reaction time data.
1578 1578   - **Robust statistical corrections** for measurement variance between historical and modern studies.
... ... @@ -1585,51 +1585,52 @@
1585 1585   - Future studies should **replicate results with more modern datasets**.
1586 1586   - Investigate **alternative cognitive biomarkers** for intelligence over time.
1587 1587  
1588 -----
1507 +---
1589 1589  
1590 1590  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1591 1591  - Provides evidence for **long-term intelligence trends**, contributing to research on **cognitive evolution**.
1592 1592  - Aligns with broader discussions on **dysgenics, neurophysiology, and cognitive load**.
1593 -- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.##
1512 +- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.
1594 1594  
1595 -----
1514 +---
1596 1596  
1597 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1598 -
1516 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1599 1599  1. Investigate **genetic markers associated with reaction time** and intelligence decline.
1600 1600  2. Examine **regional variations in reaction time trends**.
1601 1601  3. Explore **cognitive resilience factors that counteract the decline**.
1602 1602  
1603 -----
1521 +---
1604 1604  
1605 1605  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1606 -This study examines **historical reaction time data** as a measure of **cognitive ability and intelligence decline**, analyzing data from **Western populations between 1884 and 2004**. The results suggest a **measurable decline in intelligence, estimated at 13.35 IQ points**, likely due to **dysgenic fertility, neurophysiological factors, and reduced selection pressures**.  ##
1524 +This study examines **historical reaction time data** as a measure of **cognitive ability and intelligence decline**, analyzing data from **Western populations between 1884 and 2004**. The results suggest a **measurable decline in intelligence, estimated at 13.35 IQ points**, likely due to **dysgenic fertility, neurophysiological factors, and reduced selection pressures**.
1607 1607  
1608 1608  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1609 1609  
1610 -----
1528 +---
1611 1611  
1612 1612  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1613 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]##
1531 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]
1532 +
1614 1614  {{/expand}}
1615 1615  
1616 1616  
1617 -= Whiteness & White Guilt =
1618 1618  
1619 -== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1620 1620  
1621 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1538 +
1539 += Whiteness =
1540 +
1541 +== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1542 +{{expand title="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports" expanded="false"}}
1622 1622  **Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1623 1623  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
1624 1624  **Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
1625 1625  **Title:** *"Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"*
1626 1626  **DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1627 -**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism* 
1548 +**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism*
1628 1628  
1629 -----
1550 +---
1630 1630  
1631 -## **Key Statistics**##
1632 -
1552 +## **Key Statistics**
1633 1633  1. **General Observations:**
1634 1634   - Analyzed **47 college athlete narratives** to explore racial disparities in non-revenue sports.
1635 1635   - Found three interrelated themes: **racial segregation, racial innocence, and racial protection**.
... ... @@ -1642,10 +1642,9 @@
1642 1642   - White athletes are **socialized to remain unaware of racial privilege** in their athletic careers.
1643 1643   - Media and institutional narratives protect white athletes from discussions on race and systemic inequities.
1644 1644  
1645 -----
1565 +---
1646 1646  
1647 -## **Findings**##
1648 -
1567 +## **Findings**
1649 1649  1. **Primary Observations:**
1650 1650   - Colleges **actively recruit white athletes** from majority-white communities.
1651 1651   - Institutional policies **uphold whiteness** by failing to challenge racial biases in recruitment and team culture.
... ... @@ -1658,10 +1658,9 @@
1658 1658   - Examines **how sports serve as a mechanism for maintaining racial privilege** in higher education.
1659 1659   - Discusses the **role of athletics in reinforcing systemic segregation and exclusion**.
1660 1660  
1661 -----
1580 +---
1662 1662  
1663 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1664 -
1582 +## **Critique and Observations**
1665 1665  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1666 1666   - **Comprehensive qualitative analysis** of race in college sports.
1667 1667   - Examines **institutional conditions** that sustain racial disparities in athletics.
... ... @@ -1674,49 +1674,52 @@
1674 1674   - Future research should **compare recruitment policies across different sports and divisions**.
1675 1675   - Investigate **how athletic scholarships contribute to racial inequities in higher education**.
1676 1676  
1677 -----
1595 +---
1678 1678  
1679 1679  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1680 1680  - Provides evidence of **systemic racial biases** in college sports recruitment.
1681 1681  - Highlights **how institutional policies protect whiteness** in non-revenue athletics.
1682 -- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.##
1600 +- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.
1683 1683  
1684 -----
1602 +---
1685 1685  
1686 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1687 -
1604 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1688 1688  1. Investigate how **racial stereotypes influence college athlete recruitment**.
1689 1689  2. Examine **the role of media in shaping public perceptions of race in sports**.
1690 1690  3. Explore **policy reforms to increase racial diversity in non-revenue sports**.
1691 1691  
1692 -----
1609 +---
1693 1693  
1694 1694  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1695 -This study explores how **racial segregation, innocence, and protection** sustain whiteness in college sports. By analyzing **47 athlete narratives**, the research reveals **how predominantly white sports programs recruit and retain white athletes** while shielding them from discussions on race. The findings highlight **institutional biases that maintain racial privilege in athletics**, offering critical insight into the **structural inequalities in higher education sports programs**.##
1612 +This study explores how **racial segregation, innocence, and protection** sustain whiteness in college sports. By analyzing **47 athlete narratives**, the research reveals **how predominantly white sports programs recruit and retain white athletes** while shielding them from discussions on race. The findings highlight **institutional biases that maintain racial privilege in athletics**, offering critical insight into the **structural inequalities in higher education sports programs**.
1696 1696  
1697 1697  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1698 1698  
1699 -----
1616 +---
1700 1700  
1701 1701  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1702 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]##
1619 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]
1620 +
1703 1703  {{/expand}}
1704 1704  
1705 1705  
1706 -== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1707 1707  
1708 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1625 +
1626 +
1627 += White Guilt =
1628 +
1629 +== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1630 +{{expand title="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations" expanded="false"}}
1709 1709  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1710 1710  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
1711 1711  **Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
1712 1712  **Title:** *"Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations, and False Beliefs About Biological Differences Between Blacks and Whites"*
1713 1713  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1714 -**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* 
1636 +**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment*
1715 1715  
1716 -----
1638 +---
1717 1717  
1718 -## **Key Statistics**##
1719 -
1640 +## **Key Statistics**
1720 1720  1. **General Observations:**
1721 1721   - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**.
1722 1722   - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals.
... ... @@ -1729,10 +1729,9 @@
1729 1729   - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients.
1730 1730   - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**.
1731 1731  
1732 -----
1653 +---
1733 1733  
1734 -## **Findings**##
1735 -
1655 +## **Findings**
1736 1736  1. **Primary Observations:**
1737 1737   - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**.
1738 1738   - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**.
... ... @@ -1745,10 +1745,9 @@
1745 1745   - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**.
1746 1746   - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**.
1747 1747  
1748 -----
1668 +---
1749 1749  
1750 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1751 -
1670 +## **Critique and Observations**
1752 1752  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1753 1753   - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**.
1754 1754   - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions.
... ... @@ -1761,49 +1761,47 @@
1761 1761   - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**.
1762 1762   - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**.
1763 1763  
1764 -----
1683 +---
1765 1765  
1766 1766  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1767 1767  - Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment.
1768 1768  - Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**.
1769 -- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.##
1688 +- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.
1770 1770  
1771 -----
1690 +---
1772 1772  
1773 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1774 -
1692 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1775 1775  1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**.
1776 1776  2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**.
1777 1777  3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**.
1778 1778  
1779 -----
1697 +---
1780 1780  
1781 1781  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1782 -This study examines **racial bias in pain perception and treatment** among **white laypeople and medical professionals**, demonstrating that **false beliefs about biological differences contribute to disparities in pain management**. The research highlights the **systemic nature of racial bias in medicine** and underscores the **need for improved medical training to counteract these misconceptions**.##
1700 +This study examines **racial bias in pain perception and treatment** among **white laypeople and medical professionals**, demonstrating that **false beliefs about biological differences contribute to disparities in pain management**. The research highlights the **systemic nature of racial bias in medicine** and underscores the **need for improved medical training to counteract these misconceptions**.
1783 1783  
1784 1784  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1785 1785  
1786 -----
1704 +---
1787 1787  
1788 1788  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1789 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]##
1707 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]
1708 +
1790 1790  {{/expand}}
1791 1791  
1792 1792  
1793 1793  == Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans ==
1794 -
1795 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1713 +{{expand title="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans" expanded="false"}}
1796 1796  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1797 1797  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
1798 1798  **Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton*
1799 1799  **Title:** *"Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st Century"*
1800 1800  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112)
1801 -**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* 
1719 +**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors*
1802 1802  
1803 -----
1721 +---
1804 1804  
1805 -## **Key Statistics**##
1806 -
1723 +## **Key Statistics**
1807 1807  1. **General Observations:**
1808 1808   - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013.
1809 1809   - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**.
... ... @@ -1816,10 +1816,9 @@
1816 1816   - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**.
1817 1817   - Midlife morbidity increased as well, with more reports of **poor health, pain, and mental distress**.
1818 1818  
1819 -----
1736 +---
1820 1820  
1821 -## **Findings**##
1822 -
1738 +## **Findings**
1823 1823  1. **Primary Observations:**
1824 1824   - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**.
1825 1825   - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**.
... ... @@ -1832,10 +1832,9 @@
1832 1832   - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates.
1833 1833   - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations.
1834 1834  
1835 -----
1751 +---
1836 1836  
1837 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1838 -
1753 +## **Critique and Observations**
1839 1839  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1840 1840   - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**.
1841 1841   - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**.
... ... @@ -1848,49 +1848,46 @@
1848 1848   - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**.
1849 1849   - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed.
1850 1850  
1851 -----
1766 +---
1852 1852  
1853 1853  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1854 1854  - Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes.
1855 1855  - Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**.
1856 -- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.##
1771 +- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.
1857 1857  
1858 -----
1773 +---
1859 1859  
1860 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1861 -
1775 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1862 1862  1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**.
1863 1863  2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**.
1864 1864  3. Study **policy interventions aimed at reversing rising mortality rates**.
1865 1865  
1866 -----
1780 +---
1867 1867  
1868 1868  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1869 -This study documents a **reversal in mortality trends among middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans**, showing an increase in **suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths** from 1999 to 2013. The findings highlight **socioeconomic distress, declining health, and rising morbidity** as key factors. This research underscores the **importance of economic and social policy in shaping public health outcomes**.##
1783 +This study documents a **reversal in mortality trends among middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans**, showing an increase in **suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths** from 1999 to 2013. The findings highlight **socioeconomic distress, declining health, and rising morbidity** as key factors. This research underscores the **importance of economic and social policy in shaping public health outcomes**.
1870 1870  
1871 1871  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1872 1872  
1873 -----
1787 +---
1874 1874  
1875 1875  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1876 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]##
1790 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]
1791 +
1877 1877  {{/expand}}
1878 1878  
1879 -
1880 1880  == Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1881 -
1882 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1795 +{{expand title="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?" expanded="false"}}
1883 1883  **Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1884 1884  **Date of Publication:** *2023*
1885 1885  **Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
1886 1886  **Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"*
1887 1887  **DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1888 -**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* 
1801 +**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration*
1889 1889  
1890 -----
1803 +---
1891 1891  
1892 -## **Key Statistics**##
1893 -
1805 +## **Key Statistics**
1894 1894  1. **General Observations:**
1895 1895   - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities.
1896 1896   - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities.
... ... @@ -1903,10 +1903,9 @@
1903 1903   - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts.
1904 1904   - **People without migration background perceive diversity differently**, with some embracing and others resisting change.
1905 1905  
1906 -----
1818 +---
1907 1907  
1908 -## **Findings**##
1909 -
1820 +## **Findings**
1910 1910  1. **Primary Observations:**
1911 1911   - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes.
1912 1912   - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset.
... ... @@ -1919,10 +1919,9 @@
1919 1919   - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna.
1920 1920   - Analyzes **whether former ethnic majority groups now perceive themselves as minorities**.
1921 1921  
1922 -----
1833 +---
1923 1923  
1924 -## **Critique and Observations**##
1925 -
1835 +## **Critique and Observations**
1926 1926  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1927 1927   - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations.
1928 1928   - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis.
... ... @@ -1935,52 +1935,50 @@
1935 1935   - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally.
1936 1936   - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**.
1937 1937  
1938 -----
1848 +---
1939 1939  
1940 1940  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
1941 1941  - Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations.
1942 1942  - Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**.
1943 -- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.##
1853 +- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.
1944 1944  
1945 -----
1855 +---
1946 1946  
1947 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1948 -
1857 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
1949 1949  1. Study how **local policies shape attitudes toward urban diversity**.
1950 1950  2. Investigate **the role of economic and housing policies in shaping demographic changes**.
1951 1951  3. Explore **how social networks influence perceptions of migration and diversity**.
1952 1952  
1953 -----
1862 +---
1954 1954  
1955 1955  ## **Summary of Research Study**
1956 -This study examines how **people without migration background experience demographic change in majority-minority cities**. Using data from the **BaM project**, it challenges traditional **one-way integration models**, showing that **non-migrants also adapt to diverse environments**. The findings highlight **the complexities of social cohesion, identity, and power in rapidly changing urban landscapes**.##
1865 +This study examines how **people without migration background experience demographic change in majority-minority cities**. Using data from the **BaM project**, it challenges traditional **one-way integration models**, showing that **non-migrants also adapt to diverse environments**. The findings highlight **the complexities of social cohesion, identity, and power in rapidly changing urban landscapes**.
1957 1957  
1958 1958  This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1959 1959  
1960 -----
1869 +---
1961 1961  
1962 1962  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
1963 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]##
1872 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]
1873 +
1964 1964  {{/expand}}
1965 1965  
1966 1966  
1877 +
1967 1967  = Media =
1968 1968  
1969 -
1970 1970  == Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1971 -
1972 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"}}
1881 +{{expand title="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict" expanded="false"}}
1973 1973  **Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1974 1974  **Date of Publication:** *2021*
1975 1975  **Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
1976 1976  **Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
1977 1977  **DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1978 -**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies* 
1887 +**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies*
1979 1979  
1980 -----
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1981 1981  
1982 -## **Key Statistics**##
1983 -
1891 +## **Key Statistics**
1984 1984  1. **General Observations:**
1985 1985   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
1986 1986   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
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1993 1993   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
1994 1994   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
1995 1995  
1996 -----
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1997 1997  
1998 -## **Findings**##
1999 -
1906 +## **Findings**
2000 2000  1. **Primary Observations:**
2001 2001   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
2002 2002   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
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2009 2009   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
2010 2010   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
2011 2011  
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1919 +---
2013 2013  
2014 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2015 -
1921 +## **Critique and Observations**
2016 2016  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2017 2017   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
2018 2018   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
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2025 2025   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
2026 2026   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
2027 2027  
2028 -----
1934 +---
2029 2029  
2030 2030  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2031 2031  - Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
2032 2032  - Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
2033 -- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.##
1939 +- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
2034 2034  
2035 -----
1941 +---
2036 2036  
2037 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2038 -
1943 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2039 2039  1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
2040 2040  2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
2041 2041  3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
2042 2042  
2043 -----
1948 +---
2044 2044  
2045 2045  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2046 -This study examines **how online communication intensifies intergroup conflict**, using a dataset of **500,000+ social media interactions**. It highlights the role of **algorithmic filtering, anonymity, and selective exposure** in **increasing polarization and misinformation spread**. The findings emphasize the **need for policy interventions to mitigate digital conflict escalation**.##
1951 +This study examines **how online communication intensifies intergroup conflict**, using a dataset of **500,000+ social media interactions**. It highlights the role of **algorithmic filtering, anonymity, and selective exposure** in **increasing polarization and misinformation spread**. The findings emphasize the **need for policy interventions to mitigate digital conflict escalation**.
2047 2047  
2048 -----
1953 +---
2049 2049  
2050 2050  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2051 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]##
1956 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]
1957 +
2052 2052  {{/expand}}
2053 2053  
2054 2054  
2055 2055  == Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions ==
2056 -
2057 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
1962 +{{expand title="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions" expanded="false"}}
2058 2058  **Source:** *Politics & Policy*
2059 2059  **Date of Publication:** *2007*
2060 2060  **Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
2061 2061  **Title:** *"Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing: Explaining Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"*
2062 2062  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
2063 -**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence* 
1968 +**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence*
2064 2064  
2065 -----
1970 +---
2066 2066  
2067 -## **Key Statistics**##
2068 -
1972 +## **Key Statistics**
2069 2069  1. **General Observations:**
2070 2070   - Examines **media coverage of same-sex marriage and civil unions from 2004 to 2011**.
2071 2071   - Analyzes how **media framing influences public opinion trends** on LGBTQ+ rights.
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2078 2078   - When **equality framing surpasses morality framing**, public opposition declines.
2079 2079   - Media framing **directly affects public attitudes** over time, shaping policy debates.
2080 2080  
2081 -----
1985 +---
2082 2082  
2083 -## **Findings**##
2084 -
1987 +## **Findings**
2085 2085  1. **Primary Observations:**
2086 2086   - **Media framing plays a critical role in shaping attitudes** toward LGBTQ+ rights.
2087 2087   - **Equality-focused narratives** lead to greater public support for same-sex marriage.
... ... @@ -2094,10 +2094,9 @@
2094 2094   - **Periods of increased equality framing** saw measurable **declines in opposition to LGBTQ+ rights**.
2095 2095   - **Major political events (elections, Supreme Court cases) influenced framing trends**.
2096 2096  
2097 -----
2000 +---
2098 2098  
2099 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2100 -
2002 +## **Critique and Observations**
2101 2101  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2102 2102   - **Longitudinal dataset spanning multiple election cycles**.
2103 2103   - Provides **quantitative analysis of how media framing shifts public opinion**.
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2110 2110   - Expand the study to **global perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights and media influence**.
2111 2111   - Investigate how **different media platforms (TV vs. digital media) impact opinion shifts**.
2112 2112  
2113 -----
2015 +---
2114 2114  
2115 2115  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2116 2116  - Explores **how media narratives shape policy support and public sentiment**.
2117 2117  - Highlights **the strategic importance of framing in LGBTQ+ advocacy**.
2118 -- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.##
2020 +- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.
2119 2119  
2120 -----
2022 +---
2121 2121  
2122 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2123 -
2024 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2124 2124  1. Examine how **social media affects framing of LGBTQ+ issues**.
2125 2125  2. Study **differences in framing across political media outlets**.
2126 2126  3. Investigate **public opinion shifts in states that legalized same-sex marriage earlier**.
2127 2127  
2128 -----
2029 +---
2129 2129  
2130 2130  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2131 -This study examines **how media framing influences public attitudes on same-sex marriage and civil unions**, analyzing **news coverage from 2004 to 2011**. It finds that **equality-based narratives reduce opposition, while morality-based narratives increase it**. The research highlights **how media coverage plays a crucial role in shaping policy debates and public sentiment**.##
2032 +This study examines **how media framing influences public attitudes on same-sex marriage and civil unions**, analyzing **news coverage from 2004 to 2011**. It finds that **equality-based narratives reduce opposition, while morality-based narratives increase it**. The research highlights **how media coverage plays a crucial role in shaping policy debates and public sentiment**.
2132 2132  
2133 -----
2034 +---
2134 2134  
2135 2135  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2136 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]##
2037 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]
2038 +
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2138 2138  
2139 -
2140 2140  == Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
2141 -
2142 -{{expand expanded="false" title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
2042 +{{expand title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion" expanded="false"}}
2143 2143  **Source:** *Journal of Communication*
2144 2144  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
2145 2145  **Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
2146 2146  **Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
2147 2147  **DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
2148 -**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion* 
2048 +**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion*
2149 2149  
2150 -----
2050 +---
2151 2151  
2152 -## **Key Statistics**##
2153 -
2052 +## **Key Statistics**
2154 2154  1. **General Observations:**
2155 2155   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
2156 2156   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
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2163 2163   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
2164 2164   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
2165 2165  
2166 -----
2065 +---
2167 2167  
2168 -## **Findings**##
2169 -
2067 +## **Findings**
2170 2170  1. **Primary Observations:**
2171 2171   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
2172 2172   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
... ... @@ -2179,10 +2179,9 @@
2179 2179   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
2180 2180   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
2181 2181  
2182 -----
2080 +---
2183 2183  
2184 -## **Critique and Observations**##
2185 -
2082 +## **Critique and Observations**
2186 2186  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
2187 2187   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
2188 2188   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
... ... @@ -2195,28 +2195,31 @@
2195 2195   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
2196 2196   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
2197 2197  
2198 -----
2095 +---
2199 2199  
2200 2200  ## **Relevance to Subproject**
2201 2201  - Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
2202 2202  - Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
2203 -- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.##
2100 +- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
2204 2204  
2205 -----
2102 +---
2206 2206  
2207 -## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2208 -
2104 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
2209 2209  1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
2210 2210  2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
2211 2211  3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
2212 2212  
2213 -----
2109 +---
2214 2214  
2215 2215  ## **Summary of Research Study**
2216 -This study analyzes **how digital media influences political persuasion**, using **12 experimental studies**. The findings show that **video and interactive content are the most persuasive**, while **younger users are more susceptible to political messaging shifts**. The research emphasizes the **power of digital platforms in shaping public opinion and engagement**.##
2112 +This study analyzes **how digital media influences political persuasion**, using **12 experimental studies**. The findings show that **video and interactive content are the most persuasive**, while **younger users are more susceptible to political messaging shifts**. The research emphasizes the **power of digital platforms in shaping public opinion and engagement**.
2217 2217  
2218 -----
2114 +---
2219 2219  
2220 2220  ## **📄 Download Full Study**
2221 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]##
2117 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
2118 +
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