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110 110  = Genetics =
111 111  
112 112  
113 -{{expandable summary="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
113 +== Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History ==
114 +
115 +
116 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Reconstructing Indian Population History"}}
117 +
118 +
114 114  **Source:** *Nature*
115 115  **Date of Publication:** *2009*
116 116  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Kumarasamy Thangaraj, Nick Patterson, Alkes L. Price, Lalji Singh*
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118 118  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature08365](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08365)
119 119  **Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Population History, South Asian Ancestry* 
120 120  
121 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
126 +----
127 +
128 +## **Key Statistics**##
129 +
122 122  1. **General Observations:**
123 123   - Study analyzed **132 individuals from 25 diverse Indian groups**.
124 124   - Identified two major ancestral populations: **Ancestral North Indians (ANI)** and **Ancestral South Indians (ASI)**.
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130 130  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
131 131   - ANI ancestry ranges from **39% to 71%** across Indian groups.
132 132   - **Caste and linguistic differences** strongly correlate with genetic variation.
133 -{{/expandable}}
134 134  
135 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
142 +----
143 +
144 +## **Findings**##
145 +
136 136  1. **Primary Observations:**
137 137   - The genetic landscape of India has been shaped by **thousands of years of endogamy**.
138 138   - Groups with **only ASI ancestry no longer exist** in mainland India.
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144 144  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
145 145   - **Founder effects** have maintained allele frequency differences among Indian groups.
146 146   - Predicts **higher incidence of recessive diseases** due to historical genetic isolation.
147 -{{/expandable}}
148 148  
149 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
158 +----
159 +
160 +## **Critique and Observations**##
161 +
150 150  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
151 151   - **First large-scale genetic analysis** of Indian population history.
152 152   - Introduces **new methods for ancestry estimation without direct ancestral reference groups**.
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158 158  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
159 159   - Future research should **expand sampling across more Indian tribal groups**.
160 160   - Use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer resolution of ancestry.
161 -{{/expandable}}
162 162  
163 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
174 +----
175 +
176 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
164 164  - Provides a **genetic basis for caste and linguistic diversity** in India.
165 165  - Highlights **founder effects and genetic drift** shaping South Asian populations.
166 -- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.
167 -{{/expandable}}
179 +- Supports research on **medical genetics and disease risk prediction** in Indian populations.##
168 168  
169 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
181 +----
182 +
183 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
184 +
170 170  1. Examine **genetic markers linked to disease susceptibility** in Indian subpopulations.
171 171  2. Investigate the impact of **recent migration patterns on ANI-ASI ancestry distribution**.
172 172  3. Study **gene flow between Indian populations and other global groups**.
173 -{{/expandable}}
174 174  
175 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
176 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]
177 -##
178 - ##
189 +----
190 +
191 +## **Summary of Research Study**
192 +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**.##
193 +
194 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
195 +
196 +----
197 +
198 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
199 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature08365.pdf]]##
200 +
201 +
179 179  {{/expandable}}
180 -{{/expandable}}
181 181  
182 -{{expandable summary="
183 183  
205 +== Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations ==
184 184  
185 -Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"}}
207 +
208 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Simons Genome Diversity Project: 300 Genomes from 142 Diverse Populations"}}
209 +
210 +
186 186  **Source:** *Nature*
187 187  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
188 188  **Author(s):** *David Reich, Swapan Mallick, Heng Li, Mark Lipson, and others*
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190 190  **DOI:** [10.1038/nature18964](https://doi.org/10.1038/nature18964)
191 191  **Subject Matter:** *Human Genetic Diversity, Population History, Evolutionary Genomics* 
192 192  
193 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
218 +----
219 +
220 +## **Key Statistics**##
221 +
194 194  1. **General Observations:**
195 195   - Analyzed **high-coverage genome sequences of 300 individuals from 142 populations**.
196 196   - Included **many underrepresented and indigenous groups** from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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202 202  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
203 203   - Identified **5.8 million base pairs absent from the human reference genome**.
204 204   - Estimated that **mutations have accumulated 5% faster in non-Africans than in Africans**.
205 -{{/expandable}}
206 206  
207 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
234 +----
235 +
236 +## **Findings**##
237 +
208 208  1. **Primary Observations:**
209 209   - **African populations harbor the greatest genetic diversity**, confirming an out-of-Africa dispersal model.
210 210   - Indigenous Australians and New Guineans **share a common ancestral population with other non-Africans**.
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216 216  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
217 217   - **Neanderthal ancestry is higher in East Asians than in Europeans**.
218 218   - African hunter-gatherer groups show **deep population splits over 100,000 years ago**.
219 -{{/expandable}}
220 220  
221 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
250 +----
251 +
252 +## **Critique and Observations**##
253 +
222 222  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
223 223   - **Largest global genetic dataset** outside of the 1000 Genomes Project.
224 224   - High sequencing depth allows **more accurate identification of genetic variants**.
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230 230  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
231 231   - Future studies should include **ancient genomes** to improve demographic modeling.
232 232   - Expand research into **how genetic variation affects health outcomes** across populations.
233 -{{/expandable}}
234 234  
235 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
266 +----
267 +
268 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
236 236  - Provides **comprehensive data on human genetic diversity**, useful for **evolutionary studies**.
237 237  - Supports research on **Neanderthal and Denisovan introgression** in modern human populations.
238 -- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.
239 -{{/expandable}}
271 +- Enhances understanding of **genetic adaptation and disease susceptibility across groups**.##
240 240  
241 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
273 +----
274 +
275 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
276 +
242 242  1. Investigate **functional consequences of genetic variation in underrepresented populations**.
243 243  2. Study **how selection pressures shaped genetic diversity across different environments**.
244 244  3. Explore **medical applications of population-specific genetic markers**.
245 -{{/expandable}}
246 246  
247 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
248 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]
249 -##
250 - ##
281 +----
282 +
283 +## **Summary of Research Study**
284 +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**.##
285 +
286 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
287 +
288 +----
289 +
290 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
291 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nature18964.pdf]]##
292 +
293 +
251 251  {{/expandable}}
252 -{{/expandable}}
253 253  
254 -{{expandable summary="
255 255  
297 +== Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies ==
256 256  
257 -Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"}}
299 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"}}
258 258  **Source:** *Nature Genetics*
259 259  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
260 260  **Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
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262 262  **DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
263 263  **Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science* 
264 264  
265 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
307 +----
308 +
309 +## **Key Statistics**##
310 +
266 266  1. **General Observations:**
267 267   - Analyzed **17,804 traits from 2,748 twin studies** published between **1958 and 2012**.
268 268   - Included data from **14,558,903 twin pairs**, making it the largest meta-analysis on human heritability.
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274 274  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
275 275   - **Neurological, metabolic, and psychiatric traits** showed the highest heritability estimates.
276 276   - Traits related to **social values and environmental interactions** had lower heritability estimates.
277 -{{/expandable}}
278 278  
279 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
323 +----
324 +
325 +## **Findings**##
326 +
280 280  1. **Primary Observations:**
281 281   - Across all traits, genetic factors play a significant role in individual differences.
282 282   - The study contradicts models that **overestimate environmental effects in behavioral and cognitive traits**.
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288 288  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
289 289   - Twin correlations suggest **limited evidence for strong non-additive genetic influences**.
290 290   - The study highlights **missing heritability in complex traits**, which genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have yet to fully explain.
291 -{{/expandable}}
292 292  
293 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
339 +----
340 +
341 +## **Critique and Observations**##
342 +
294 294  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
295 295   - **Largest-ever heritability meta-analysis**, covering nearly all published twin studies.
296 296   - Provides a **comprehensive framework for understanding gene-environment contributions**.
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302 302  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
303 303   - Future research should use **whole-genome sequencing** for finer-grained heritability estimates.
304 304   - **Incorporate non-Western populations** to assess global heritability trends.
305 -{{/expandable}}
306 306  
307 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
355 +----
356 +
357 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
308 308  - Establishes a **quantitative benchmark for heritability across human traits**.
309 309  - Reinforces **genetic influence on cognitive, behavioral, and physical traits**.
310 -- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.
311 -{{/expandable}}
360 +- Highlights the need for **genome-wide studies to identify missing heritability**.##
312 312  
313 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
362 +----
363 +
364 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
365 +
314 314  1. Investigate how **heritability estimates compare across different socioeconomic backgrounds**.
315 315  2. Examine **gene-environment interactions in cognitive and psychiatric traits**.
316 316  3. Explore **non-additive genetic effects on human traits using newer statistical models**.
317 -{{/expandable}}
318 318  
319 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
320 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]
370 +----
371 +
372 +## **Summary of Research Study**
373 +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.##
374 +
375 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
376 +
377 +----
378 +
379 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
380 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_ng.328.pdf]]##
321 321  {{/expandable}}
322 -{{/expandable}}
323 323  
324 -{{expandable summary="
325 325  
384 +== Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease ==
326 326  
327 -Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"}}
386 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"}}
328 328  **Source:** *Nature Reviews Genetics*
329 329  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
330 330  **Author(s):** *Sarah A. Tishkoff, Scott M. Williams*
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332 332  **DOI:** [10.1038/nrg865](https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg865)
333 333  **Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases* 
334 334  
335 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
394 +----
395 +
396 +## **Key Statistics**##
397 +
336 336  1. **General Observations:**
337 337   - Africa harbors **the highest genetic diversity** of any region, making it key to understanding human evolution.
338 338   - The study analyzes **genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in African populations**.
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344 344  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
345 345   - The **effective population size (Ne) of Africans** is higher than that of non-African populations.
346 346   - LD blocks are **shorter in African genomes**, suggesting more historical recombination events.
347 -{{/expandable}}
348 348  
349 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
410 +----
411 +
412 +## **Findings**##
413 +
350 350  1. **Primary Observations:**
351 351   - African populations are the **most genetically diverse**, supporting the *Recent African Origin* hypothesis.
352 352   - Genetic variation in African populations can **help fine-map complex disease genes**.
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358 358  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
359 359   - Admixture in African Americans includes **West African and European genetic contributions**.
360 360   - SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) diversity in African genomes **exceeds that of non-African groups**.
361 -{{/expandable}}
362 362  
363 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
426 +----
427 +
428 +## **Critique and Observations**##
429 +
364 364  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
365 365   - Provides **comprehensive genetic analysis** of diverse African populations.
366 366   - Highlights **how genetic diversity impacts health disparities and disease risks**.
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372 372  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
373 373   - Expand research into **underrepresented African populations**.
374 374   - Integrate **whole-genome sequencing for a more detailed evolutionary timeline**.
375 -{{/expandable}}
376 376  
377 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
442 +----
443 +
444 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
378 378  - Supports **genetic models of human evolution** and the **out-of-Africa hypothesis**.
379 379  - Reinforces **Africa’s key role in disease gene mapping and precision medicine**.
380 -- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.
381 -{{/expandable}}
447 +- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**.##
382 382  
383 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
449 +----
450 +
451 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
452 +
384 384  1. Investigate **genetic adaptations to local environments within Africa**.
385 385  2. Study **the role of African genetic diversity in disease resistance**.
386 386  3. Expand research on **how ancient migration patterns shaped modern genetic structure**.
387 -{{/expandable}}
388 388  
389 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
390 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]
457 +----
458 +
459 +## **Summary of Research Study**
460 +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**.##
461 +
462 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
463 +
464 +----
465 +
466 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
467 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1038_nrg865MODERN.pdf]]##
391 391  {{/expandable}}
392 -{{/expandable}}
393 393  
394 -{{expandable summary="
395 395  
471 +== Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA ==
396 396  
397 -Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA"}}
473 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA"}}
398 398  **Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
399 399  **Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
400 400  **Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
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402 402  **DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
403 403  **Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection* 
404 404  
405 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
481 +----
482 +
483 +## **Key Statistics**##
484 +
406 406  1. **General Observations:**
407 407   - Study analyzes **8,433 ancient individuals** from the past **14,000 years**.
408 408   - Identifies **347 genome-wide significant loci** showing strong selection.
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414 414  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
415 415   - **10,000 years of directional selection** affected metabolic, immune, and cognitive traits.
416 416   - **Strong selection signals** found for traits like **skin pigmentation, cognitive function, and immunity**.
417 -{{/expandable}}
418 418  
419 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
497 +----
498 +
499 +## **Findings**##
500 +
420 420  1. **Primary Observations:**
421 421   - **Hundreds of alleles have been subject to directional selection** over recent millennia.
422 422   - Traits like **immune function, metabolism, and cognitive performance** show strong selection.
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429 429   - **Celiac disease risk allele** increased from **0% to 20%** in 4,000 years.
430 430   - **Blood type B frequency rose from 0% to 8% in 6,000 years**.
431 431   - **Tuberculosis risk allele** fluctuated from **2% to 9% over 3,000 years before declining**.
432 -{{/expandable}}
433 433  
434 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
514 +----
515 +
516 +## **Critique and Observations**##
517 +
435 435  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
436 436   - **Largest dataset to date** on natural selection in human ancient DNA.
437 437   - Uses **direct allele frequency tracking instead of indirect measures**.
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443 443  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
444 444   - Expanding research to **other global populations** to assess universal trends.
445 445   - Investigating **long-term evolutionary trade-offs of selected alleles**.
446 -{{/expandable}}
447 447  
448 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
530 +----
531 +
532 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
449 449  - Provides **direct evidence of long-term genetic adaptation** in human populations.
450 450  - Supports theories on **polygenic selection shaping human cognition, metabolism, and immunity**.
451 -- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.
452 -{{/expandable}}
535 +- Highlights **how past selection pressures may still influence modern health and disease prevalence**.##
453 453  
454 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
537 +----
538 +
539 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
540 +
455 455  1. Examine **selection patterns in non-European populations** for comparison.
456 456  2. Investigate **how environmental and cultural shifts influenced genetic selection**.
457 457  3. Explore **the genetic basis of traits linked to past and present-day human survival**.
458 -{{/expandable}}
459 459  
460 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
461 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]
545 +----
546 +
547 +## **Summary of Research Study**
548 +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**.##
549 +
550 +----
551 +
552 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
553 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1101_2024.09.14.613021doi_.pdf]]##
462 462  {{/expandable}}
463 -{{/expandable}}
464 464  
465 -{{expandable summary="
466 466  
557 +== Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age ==
467 467  
468 -Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
559 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
469 469  **Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
470 470  **Date of Publication:** *2013*
471 471  **Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
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473 473  **DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
474 474  **Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology* 
475 475  
476 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
567 +----
568 +
569 +## **Key Statistics**##
570 +
477 477  1. **General Observations:**
478 478   - The study documents how the **heritability of IQ increases with age**, reaching an asymptote at **0.80 by adulthood**.
479 479   - Analysis is based on **longitudinal twin and adoption studies**.
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485 485  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
486 486   - Data from the **Louisville Longitudinal Twin Study and cross-national twin samples** support findings.
487 487   - IQ stability over time is **influenced more by genetics than by shared environmental factors**.
488 -{{/expandable}}
489 489  
490 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
583 +----
584 +
585 +## **Findings**##
586 +
491 491  1. **Primary Observations:**
492 492   - Intelligence heritability **strengthens throughout development**, contrary to early environmental models.
493 493   - Shared environmental effects **decrease by late adolescence**, emphasizing **genetic influence in adulthood**.
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499 499  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
500 500   - Longitudinal adoption studies show **declining impact of adoptive parental influence on IQ** as children age.
501 501   - Cross-sectional twin data confirm **higher IQ correlations for monozygotic twins in adulthood**.
502 -{{/expandable}}
503 503  
504 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
599 +----
600 +
601 +## **Critique and Observations**##
602 +
505 505  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
506 506   - **Robust dataset covering multiple twin and adoption studies over decades**.
507 507   - **Clear, replicable trend** demonstrating the increasing role of genetics in intelligence.
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513 513  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
514 514   - Future research should investigate **gene-environment interactions in cognitive aging**.
515 515   - Examine **heritability trends in non-Western populations** to determine cross-cultural consistency.
516 -{{/expandable}}
517 517  
518 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
615 +----
616 +
617 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
519 519  - Provides **strong evidence for the genetic basis of intelligence**.
520 520  - Highlights the **diminishing role of shared environment in cognitive development**.
521 -- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.
522 -{{/expandable}}
620 +- Supports research on **cognitive aging and heritability across the lifespan**.##
523 523  
524 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
622 +----
623 +
624 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
625 +
525 525  1. Investigate **neurogenetic pathways underlying IQ development**.
526 526  2. Examine **how education and socioeconomic factors interact with genetic IQ influences**.
527 527  3. Study **heritability trends in aging populations and cognitive decline**.
528 -{{/expandable}}
529 529  
530 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
531 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]
630 +----
631 +
632 +## **Summary of Research Study**
633 +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**.##
634 +
635 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
636 +
637 +----
638 +
639 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
640 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1017_thg.2013.54.pdf]]##
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533 -{{/expandable}}
534 534  
535 -{{expandable summary="
536 536  
644 +== Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications ==
537 537  
538 -Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
646 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
539 539  **Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
540 540  **Date of Publication:** *2010*
541 541  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
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543 543  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
544 544  **Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology* 
545 545  
546 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
654 +----
655 +
656 +## **Key Statistics**##
657 +
547 547  1. **General Observations:**
548 548   - The study argues that **Homo sapiens is polytypic**, meaning it consists of multiple subspecies rather than a single monotypic species.
549 549   - Examines **genetic diversity, morphological variation, and evolutionary lineage** in humans.
... ... @@ -555,9 +555,11 @@
555 555  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
556 556   - The study evaluates **FST values (genetic differentiation measure)** and argues that human genetic differentiation is comparable to that of recognized subspecies in other species.
557 557   - Considers **phylogenetic species concepts** in defining human variation.
558 -{{/expandable}}
559 559  
560 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
670 +----
671 +
672 +## **Findings**##
673 +
561 561  1. **Primary Observations:**
562 562   - Proposes that **modern human populations meet biological criteria for subspecies classification**.
563 563   - Highlights **medical and evolutionary implications** of human taxonomic diversity.
... ... @@ -569,9 +569,11 @@
569 569  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
570 570   - Evaluates how **genetic markers correlate with population structure**.
571 571   - Addresses the **controversy over race classification in modern anthropology**.
572 -{{/expandable}}
573 573  
574 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
686 +----
687 +
688 +## **Critique and Observations**##
689 +
575 575  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
576 576   - Uses **comparative species analysis** to assess human classification.
577 577   - Provides a **biological perspective** on the race concept, moving beyond social constructivism arguments.
... ... @@ -583,29 +583,39 @@
583 583  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
584 584   - Further research should **incorporate whole-genome studies** to refine subspecies classifications.
585 585   - Investigate **how admixture affects taxonomic classification over time**.
586 -{{/expandable}}
587 587  
588 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
702 +----
703 +
704 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
589 589  - Contributes to discussions on **evolutionary taxonomy and species classification**.
590 590  - Provides evidence on **genetic differentiation among human populations**.
591 -- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.
592 -{{/expandable}}
707 +- Highlights **historical and contemporary scientific debates on race and human variation**.##
593 593  
594 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
709 +----
710 +
711 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
712 +
595 595  1. Examine **FST values in modern and ancient human populations**.
596 596  2. Investigate how **adaptive evolution influences population differentiation**.
597 597  3. Explore **the impact of genetic diversity on medical treatments and disease susceptibility**.
598 -{{/expandable}}
599 599  
600 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
601 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]
717 +----
718 +
719 +## **Summary of Research Study**
720 +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**.##
721 +
722 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
723 +
724 +----
725 +
726 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
727 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.mehy.2009.07.046.pdf]]##
602 602  {{/expandable}}
603 -{{/expandable}}
604 604  
605 -{{expandable summary="
606 606  
731 +== Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media ==
607 607  
608 -Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
733 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
609 609  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
610 610  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
611 611  **Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
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613 613  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
614 614  **Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis* 
615 615  
616 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
741 +----
742 +
743 +## **Key Statistics**##
744 +
617 617  1. **General Observations:**
618 618   - Survey of **102 experts** on intelligence research and public discourse.
619 619   - Evaluated experts' backgrounds, political affiliations, and views on controversial topics in intelligence research.
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625 625  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
626 626   - Experts rated media coverage of intelligence research as **poor (avg. 3.1 on a 9-point scale)**.
627 627   - **50% of experts attributed US Black-White IQ differences to genetic factors, 50% to environmental factors**.
628 -{{/expandable}}
629 629  
630 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
757 +----
758 +
759 +## **Findings**##
760 +
631 631  1. **Primary Observations:**
632 632   - Experts overwhelmingly support **the g-factor theory of intelligence**.
633 633   - **Heritability of intelligence** was widely accepted, though views differed on race and group differences.
... ... @@ -639,9 +639,11 @@
639 639  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
640 640   - The study compared **media coverage of intelligence research** with expert opinions.
641 641   - Found a **disconnect between journalists and intelligence researchers**, especially regarding politically sensitive issues.
642 -{{/expandable}}
643 643  
644 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
773 +----
774 +
775 +## **Critique and Observations**##
776 +
645 645  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
646 646   - **Largest expert survey on intelligence research** to date.
647 647   - Provides insight into **how political orientation influences scientific perspectives**.
... ... @@ -653,29 +653,39 @@
653 653  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
654 654   - Future studies should include **a broader range of global experts**.
655 655   - Additional research needed on **media biases and misrepresentation of intelligence research**.
656 -{{/expandable}}
657 657  
658 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
789 +----
790 +
791 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
659 659  - Provides insight into **expert consensus and division on intelligence research**.
660 660  - Highlights the **role of media bias** in shaping public perception of intelligence science.
661 -- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.
662 -{{/expandable}}
794 +- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.##
663 663  
664 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
796 +----
797 +
798 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
799 +
665 665  1. Examine **cross-national differences** in expert opinions on intelligence.
666 666  2. Investigate how **media bias impacts public understanding of intelligence research**.
667 667  3. Conduct follow-up studies with **a more diverse expert pool** to test findings.
668 -{{/expandable}}
669 669  
670 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
671 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]
804 +----
805 +
806 +## **Summary of Research Study**
807 +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**.##
808 +
809 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
810 +
811 +----
812 +
813 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
814 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2019.101406.pdf]]##
672 672  {{/expandable}}
673 -{{/expandable}}
674 674  
675 -{{expandable summary="
676 676  
818 +== Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation ==
677 677  
678 -Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
820 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
679 679  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
680 680  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
681 681  **Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
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683 683  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
684 684  **Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences* 
685 685  
686 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
828 +----
829 +
830 +## **Key Statistics**##
831 +
687 687  1. **General Observations:**
688 688   - Study analyzed **genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hits** linked to intelligence.
689 689   - Found a **strong correlation (r = .91) between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**.
... ... @@ -695,9 +695,11 @@
695 695  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
696 696   - GWAS intelligence SNPs predicted **IQ levels more strongly than random genetic markers**.
697 697   - Genetic differentiation (Fst values) showed that **selection pressure, rather than drift, influenced intelligence-related allele distributions**.
698 -{{/expandable}}
699 699  
700 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
844 +----
845 +
846 +## **Findings**##
847 +
701 701  1. **Primary Observations:**
702 702   - Intelligence-associated SNP frequencies correlate **highly with national IQ levels**.
703 703   - Genetic selection for intelligence appears **stronger than selection for height-related genes**.
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709 709  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
710 710   - Polygenic scores using **intelligence-related alleles significantly outperformed random SNPs** in predicting IQ.
711 711   - Selection pressures **may explain differences in global intelligence distribution** beyond genetic drift effects.
712 -{{/expandable}}
713 713  
714 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
860 +----
861 +
862 +## **Critique and Observations**##
863 +
715 715  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
716 716   - **Comprehensive genetic analysis** of intelligence-linked SNPs.
717 717   - Uses **multiple statistical methods (factor analysis, Fst analysis) to confirm results**.
... ... @@ -723,29 +723,39 @@
723 723  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
724 724   - Larger **cross-population GWAS studies** needed to validate findings.
725 725   - Investigate **non-genetic contributors to IQ variance** in addition to genetic factors.
726 -{{/expandable}}
727 727  
728 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
876 +----
877 +
878 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
729 729  - Supports research on **genetic influences on intelligence at a population level**.
730 730  - Aligns with broader discussions on **cognitive genetics and natural selection effects**.
731 -- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.
732 -{{/expandable}}
881 +- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.##
733 733  
734 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
883 +----
884 +
885 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
886 +
735 735  1. Conduct **expanded GWAS studies** including diverse populations.
736 736  2. Investigate **gene-environment interactions influencing intelligence**.
737 737  3. Explore **historical selection pressures shaping intelligence-related alleles**.
738 -{{/expandable}}
739 739  
740 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
741 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]
891 +----
892 +
893 +## **Summary of Research Study**
894 +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.  ##
895 +
896 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
897 +
898 +----
899 +
900 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
901 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2015.08.008.pdf]]##
742 742  {{/expandable}}
743 -{{/expandable}}
744 744  
745 -{{expandable summary="
746 746  
905 +== Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
747 747  
748 -Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding"}}
907 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Click here to expand details"}}
749 749  **Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
750 750  **Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
751 751  **Author(s):** Smith et al.
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752 752  **Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
753 753  **DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
754 754  **Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science 
914 +
915 +**Tags:** `Genetics` `Race & Ethnicity` `Biomedical Research`
916 +
917 + **Key Statistics**
918 +
919 +1. **General Observations:**
920 + - A near-perfect alignment between self-identified race/ethnicity (SIRE) and genetic ancestry was observed.
921 + - Misclassification rate: **0.14%**.
922 +
923 +2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
924 + - Four groups analyzed: **White, African American, East Asian, and Hispanic**.
925 + - Hispanic genetic clusters showed significant European and Native American lineage.
926 +
927 + **Findings**
928 +
929 +- Self-identified race strongly aligns with genetic ancestry.
930 +- Minor discrepancies exist but do not significantly impact classification.
931 +
932 + **Relevance to Subproject**
933 +
934 +- Reinforces the reliability of **self-reported racial identity** in genetic research.
935 +- Highlights **policy considerations** in biomedical studies.
755 755  {{/expandable}}
756 756  
757 -{{expandable summary="Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"}}
938 +
939 +----
940 +
941 += Dating and Interpersonal Relationships =
942 +
943 +
944 +== Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018 ==
945 +
946 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults Aged 18 to 44 Years in the US, 2000-2018"}}
758 758  **Source:** *JAMA Network Open*
759 759  **Date of Publication:** *2020*
760 760  **Author(s):** *Ueda P, Mercer CH, Ghaznavi C, Herbenick D.*
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762 762  **DOI:** [10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833](https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833)
763 763  **Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography* 
764 764  
765 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
954 +----
955 +
956 +## **Key Statistics**##
957 +
766 766  1. **General Observations:**
767 767   - Study analyzed **General Social Survey (2000-2018)** data.
768 768   - Found **declining trends in sexual activity** among young adults.
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774 774  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
775 775   - Frequency of sexual activity decreased by **8-10%** over the studied period.
776 776   - Number of sexual partners remained **relatively stable** despite declining activity rates.
777 -{{/expandable}}
778 778  
779 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
970 +----
971 +
972 +## **Findings**##
973 +
780 780  1. **Primary Observations:**
781 781   - A significant decline in sexual frequency, especially among **younger men**.
782 782   - Shifts in relationship dynamics and economic stressors may contribute to the trend.
... ... @@ -788,9 +788,11 @@
788 788  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
789 789   - **Mental health and employment status** were correlated with decreased activity.
790 790   - Social factors such as **screen time and digital entertainment consumption** are potential contributors.
791 -{{/expandable}}
792 792  
793 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
986 +----
987 +
988 +## **Critique and Observations**##
989 +
794 794  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
795 795   - **Large sample size** from a nationally representative dataset.
796 796   - **Longitudinal design** enables trend analysis over time.
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802 802  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
803 803   - Further studies should incorporate **qualitative data** on behavioral shifts.
804 804   - Additional factors such as **economic shifts and social media usage** need exploration.
805 -{{/expandable}}
806 806  
807 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1002 +----
1003 +
1004 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
808 808  - Provides evidence on **changing demographic behaviors** in relation to relationships and social interactions.
809 -- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.
810 -{{/expandable}}
1006 +- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.##
811 811  
812 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1008 +----
1009 +
1010 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1011 +
813 813  1. Investigate the **impact of digital media consumption** on relationship dynamics.
814 814  2. Examine **regional and cultural differences** in sexual activity trends.
815 -{{/expandable}}
816 816  
817 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
818 -{{velocity}}
819 -
1015 +----
1016 +
1017 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1018 +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.  ##
1019 +
1020 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study's contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1021 +
1022 +----
1023 +
1024 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
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830 830  
831 -{{expandable summary="
832 832  
1036 +== Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ==
833 833  
834 -Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"}}
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835 835  **Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
836 836  **Date of Publication:** *2012*
837 837  **Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
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839 839  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
840 840  **Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities* 
841 841  
842 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1046 +----
1047 +
1048 +## **Key Statistics**##
1049 +
843 843  1. **General Observations:**
844 844   - Meta-analysis of **26,335,596 singleton births** from eight studies.
845 845   - **Higher risk of adverse birth outcomes in biracial couples** than White couples, but lower than Black couples.
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853 853   - **Low birthweight (LBW):** WMBF (1.21), BMWF (1.75), Black mother–Black father (BMBF) (2.08).
854 854   - **Preterm births (PTB):** WMBF (1.17), BMWF (1.37), BMBF (1.78).
855 855   - **Stillbirths:** WMBF (1.43), BMWF (1.51), BMBF (1.85).
856 -{{/expandable}}
857 857  
858 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1064 +----
1065 +
1066 +## **Findings**##
1067 +
859 859  1. **Primary Observations:**
860 860   - **Biracial couples face a gradient of risk**: higher than White couples but lower than Black couples.
861 861   - **Maternal race plays a more significant role** in pregnancy outcomes.
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867 867  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
868 868   - The **weathering hypothesis** suggests that **long-term stress exposure** contributes to higher adverse birth risks in Black mothers.
869 869   - **Genetic and environmental factors** may interact to influence birth outcomes.
870 -{{/expandable}}
871 871  
872 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1080 +----
1081 +
1082 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1083 +
873 873  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
874 874   - **Largest meta-analysis** on racial disparities in birth outcomes.
875 875   - Uses **adjusted statistical models** to account for confounding variables.
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881 881  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
882 882   - Future studies should examine **Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous biracial couples**.
883 883   - Investigate **long-term health effects on infants from biracial pregnancies**.
884 -{{/expandable}}
885 885  
886 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1096 +----
1097 +
1098 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
887 887  - Provides **critical insights into racial disparities** in maternal and infant health.
888 888  - Supports **research on genetic and environmental influences on neonatal health**.
889 -- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.
890 -{{/expandable}}
1101 +- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.##
891 891  
892 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1103 +----
1104 +
1105 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1106 +
893 893  1. Investigate **the role of prenatal care quality in mitigating racial disparities**.
894 894  2. Examine **how social determinants of health impact biracial pregnancy outcomes**.
895 895  3. Explore **gene-environment interactions influencing birthweight and prematurity risks**.
896 -{{/expandable}}
897 897  
898 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
899 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]
1111 +----
1112 +
1113 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1114 +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**.##
1115 +
1116 +----
1117 +
1118 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1119 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1600-0412.2012.01501.xAbstract.pdf]]##
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902 902  
903 -{{expandable summary="
904 904  
1123 +== Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness ==
905 905  
906 -Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"}}
1125 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness"}}
907 907  **Source:** *Current Psychology*
908 908  **Date of Publication:** *2024*
909 909  **Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver*
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911 911  **DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z)
912 912  **Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 
913 913  
914 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1133 +----
1134 +
1135 +## **Key Statistics**##
1136 +
915 915  1. **General Observations:**
916 916   - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**.
917 917   - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels.
... ... @@ -923,9 +923,11 @@
923 923  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
924 924   - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis.
925 925   - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification.
926 -{{/expandable}}
927 927  
928 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1149 +----
1150 +
1151 +## **Findings**##
1152 +
929 929  1. **Primary Observations:**
930 930   - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**.
931 931   - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**.
... ... @@ -937,9 +937,11 @@
937 937  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
938 938   - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing.
939 939   - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation.
940 -{{/expandable}}
941 941  
942 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1165 +----
1166 +
1167 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1168 +
943 943  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
944 944   - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health.
945 945   - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures.
... ... @@ -951,31 +951,42 @@
951 951  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
952 952   - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**.
953 953   - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration.
954 -{{/expandable}}
955 955  
956 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1181 +----
1182 +
1183 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
957 957  - Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community.
958 958  - Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**.
959 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.
960 -{{/expandable}}
1186 +- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.##
961 961  
962 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1188 +----
1189 +
1190 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1191 +
963 963  1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health.
964 964  2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels.
965 965  3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation.
966 -{{/expandable}}
967 967  
968 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
969 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]
1196 +----
1197 +
1198 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1199 +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**.##
1200 +
1201 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1202 +
1203 +----
1204 +
1205 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1206 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1007_s12144-023-04275-z.pdf]]##
970 970  {{/expandable}}
971 971  
1209 +
972 972  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
973 -{{/expandable}}
974 974  
975 -{{expandable summary="
976 976  
1213 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
977 977  
978 -Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1215 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
979 979  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
980 980  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
981 981  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
... ... @@ -983,7 +983,10 @@
983 983  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
984 984  **Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
985 985  
986 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1223 +----
1224 +
1225 +## **Key Statistics**##
1226 +
987 987  1. **General Observations:**
988 988   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
989 989   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -995,9 +995,11 @@
995 995  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
996 996   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
997 997   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
998 -{{/expandable}}
999 999  
1000 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1239 +----
1240 +
1241 +## **Findings**##
1242 +
1001 1001  1. **Primary Observations:**
1002 1002   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1003 1003   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1009,9 +1009,11 @@
1009 1009  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1010 1010   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1011 1011   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1012 -{{/expandable}}
1013 1013  
1014 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1255 +----
1256 +
1257 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1258 +
1015 1015  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1016 1016   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1017 1017   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1023,29 +1023,39 @@
1023 1023  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1024 1024   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1025 1025   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1026 -{{/expandable}}
1027 1027  
1028 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1271 +----
1272 +
1273 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1029 1029  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1030 1030  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1031 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1032 -{{/expandable}}
1276 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1033 1033  
1034 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1278 +----
1279 +
1280 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1281 +
1035 1035  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1036 1036  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1037 1037  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1038 -{{/expandable}}
1039 1039  
1040 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1041 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1286 +----
1287 +
1288 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1289 +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**.##
1290 +
1291 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1292 +
1293 +----
1294 +
1295 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1296 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1042 1042  {{/expandable}}
1043 -{{/expandable}}
1044 1044  
1045 -{{expandable summary="
1046 1046  
1300 +== Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1047 1047  
1048 -Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
1302 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys"}}
1049 1049  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1050 1050  **Date of Publication:** *2003*
1051 1051  **Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
... ... @@ -1053,7 +1053,10 @@
1053 1053  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1054 1054  **Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1055 1055  
1056 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1310 +----
1311 +
1312 +## **Key Statistics**##
1313 +
1057 1057  1. **General Observations:**
1058 1058   - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1059 1059   - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
... ... @@ -1065,9 +1065,11 @@
1065 1065  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1066 1066   - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1067 1067   - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1068 -{{/expandable}}
1069 1069  
1070 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1326 +----
1327 +
1328 +## **Findings**##
1329 +
1071 1071  1. **Primary Observations:**
1072 1072   - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1073 1073   - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
... ... @@ -1079,9 +1079,11 @@
1079 1079  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1080 1080   - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1081 1081   - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1082 -{{/expandable}}
1083 1083  
1084 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1342 +----
1343 +
1344 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1345 +
1085 1085  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1086 1086   - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1087 1087   - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
... ... @@ -1093,29 +1093,39 @@
1093 1093  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1094 1094   - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1095 1095   - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1096 -{{/expandable}}
1097 1097  
1098 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1358 +----
1359 +
1360 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1099 1099  - Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1100 1100  - Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1101 -- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1102 -{{/expandable}}
1363 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1103 1103  
1104 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1365 +----
1366 +
1367 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1368 +
1105 1105  1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1106 1106  2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1107 1107  3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1108 -{{/expandable}}
1109 1109  
1110 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1111 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]
1373 +----
1374 +
1375 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1376 +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**.##
1377 +
1378 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1379 +
1380 +----
1381 +
1382 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1383 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120023394.pdf]]##
1112 1112  {{/expandable}}
1113 -{{/expandable}}
1114 1114  
1115 -{{expandable summary="
1116 1116  
1387 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1117 1117  
1118 -Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1389 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1119 1119  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1120 1120  **Date of Publication:** *2002*
1121 1121  **Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
... ... @@ -1123,7 +1123,10 @@
1123 1123  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1124 1124  **Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1125 1125  
1126 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1397 +----
1398 +
1399 +## **Key Statistics**##
1400 +
1127 1127  1. **General Observations:**
1128 1128   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1129 1129   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1135,9 +1135,11 @@
1135 1135  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1136 1136   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1137 1137   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1138 -{{/expandable}}
1139 1139  
1140 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1413 +----
1414 +
1415 +## **Findings**##
1416 +
1141 1141  1. **Primary Observations:**
1142 1142   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1143 1143   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1149,9 +1149,11 @@
1149 1149  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1150 1150   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1151 1151   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1152 -{{/expandable}}
1153 1153  
1154 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1429 +----
1430 +
1431 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1432 +
1155 1155  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1156 1156   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1157 1157   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1163,33 +1163,106 @@
1163 1163  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1164 1164   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1165 1165   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1166 -{{/expandable}}
1167 1167  
1168 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1445 +----
1446 +
1447 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1169 1169  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1170 1170  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1171 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1172 -{{/expandable}}
1450 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1173 1173  
1174 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1452 +----
1453 +
1454 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1455 +
1175 1175  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1176 1176  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1177 1177  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1178 -{{/expandable}}
1179 1179  
1180 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1181 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]
1460 +----
1461 +
1462 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1463 +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**.##
1464 +
1465 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1466 +
1467 +----
1468 +
1469 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1470 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1081_JA-120014424.pdf]]##
1182 1182  {{/expandable}}
1183 -{{/expandable}}
1184 1184  
1185 -{{expandable summary="
1186 1186  
1474 +== Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1187 1187  
1188 -Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1189 -
1476 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1477 + Source: Addictive Behaviors
1478 +Date of Publication: 2016
1479 +Author(s): Andrea Hussong, Christy Capron, Gregory T. Smith, Jennifer L. Maggs
1480 +Title: "Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"
1481 +DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.02.030
1482 +Subject Matter: Substance Use, Mental Health, Adolescent Development
1483 +
1484 +Key Statistics
1485 +General Observations:
1486 +
1487 +Study examined cannabis use trends in young adults over time.
1488 +Found significant correlations between cannabis use and increased depressive symptoms.
1489 +Subgroup Analysis:
1490 +
1491 +Males exhibited higher rates of cannabis use, but females reported stronger mental health impacts.
1492 +Individuals with pre-existing anxiety disorders were more likely to report problematic cannabis use.
1493 +Other Significant Data Points:
1494 +
1495 +Frequent cannabis users showed a 23% higher likelihood of developing anxiety symptoms.
1496 +Co-occurring substance use (e.g., alcohol) exacerbated negative psychological effects.
1497 +Findings
1498 +Primary Observations:
1499 +
1500 +Cannabis use was linked to higher depressive and anxiety symptoms, particularly in frequent users.
1501 +Self-medication patterns emerged among those with pre-existing mental health conditions.
1502 +Subgroup Trends:
1503 +
1504 +Early cannabis initiation (before age 16) was associated with greater mental health risks.
1505 +College-aged users reported more impairments in daily functioning due to cannabis use.
1506 +Specific Case Analysis:
1507 +
1508 +Participants with a history of childhood trauma were twice as likely to develop problematic cannabis use.
1509 +Co-use of cannabis and alcohol significantly increased impulsivity scores in the study sample.
1510 +Critique and Observations
1511 +Strengths of the Study:
1512 +
1513 +Large, longitudinal dataset with a diverse sample of young adults.
1514 +Controlled for confounding variables like socioeconomic status and prior substance use.
1515 +Limitations of the Study:
1516 +
1517 +Self-reported cannabis use may introduce bias in reported frequency and effects.
1518 +Did not assess specific THC potency levels, which could influence mental health outcomes.
1519 +Suggestions for Improvement:
1520 +
1521 +Future research should investigate dose-dependent effects of cannabis on mental health.
1522 +Assess long-term psychological outcomes of early cannabis exposure.
1523 +Relevance to Subproject
1524 +Supports mental health risk assessment models related to substance use.
1525 +Highlights gender differences in substance-related psychological impacts.
1526 +Provides insight into self-medication behaviors among young adults.
1527 +Suggestions for Further Exploration
1528 +Investigate the long-term impact of cannabis use on neurodevelopment.
1529 +Examine the role of genetic predisposition in cannabis-related mental health risks.
1530 +Assess regional differences in cannabis use trends post-legalization.
1531 +Summary of Research Study
1532 +This study examines the relationship between cannabis use and mental health symptoms in young adults, focusing on depressive and anxiety-related outcomes. Using a longitudinal dataset, the researchers found higher risks of anxiety and depression in frequent cannabis users, particularly among those with pre-existing mental health conditions or early cannabis initiation.
1533 +
1534 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1535 +
1536 +📄 Download Full Study
1537 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.addbeh.2016.02.030.pdf]]
1190 1190  {{/expandable}}
1191 1191  
1192 -{{expandable summary="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"}}
1540 +
1541 +== Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time? ==
1542 +
1543 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"}}
1193 1193  **Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1194 1194  **Date of Publication:** *2014*
1195 1195  **Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
... ... @@ -1197,7 +1197,10 @@
1197 1197  **DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1198 1198  **Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics* 
1199 1199  
1200 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1551 +----
1552 +
1553 +## **Key Statistics**##
1554 +
1201 1201  1. **General Observations:**
1202 1202   - The study examines reaction time data from **13 age-matched studies** spanning **1884–2004**.
1203 1203   - Results suggest an estimated **decline of 13.35 IQ points** over this period.
... ... @@ -1209,9 +1209,11 @@
1209 1209  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1210 1210   - The estimated **dysgenic rate is 1.21 IQ points lost per decade**.
1211 1211   - Meta-regression analysis confirmed a **steady secular trend in slowing reaction time**.
1212 -{{/expandable}}
1213 1213  
1214 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1567 +----
1568 +
1569 +## **Findings**##
1570 +
1215 1215  1. **Primary Observations:**
1216 1216   - Supports the hypothesis of **intelligence decline due to genetic and environmental factors**.
1217 1217   - Reaction time, a **biomarker for cognitive ability**, has slowed significantly over time.
... ... @@ -1223,9 +1223,11 @@
1223 1223  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1224 1224   - Cross-national comparisons indicate a **global trend in slower reaction times**.
1225 1225   - Factors like **modern neurotoxin exposure** and **reduced selective pressure for intelligence** may contribute.
1226 -{{/expandable}}
1227 1227  
1228 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1583 +----
1584 +
1585 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1586 +
1229 1229  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1230 1230   - **Comprehensive meta-analysis** covering over a century of reaction time data.
1231 1231   - **Robust statistical corrections** for measurement variance between historical and modern studies.
... ... @@ -1237,31 +1237,41 @@
1237 1237  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1238 1238   - Future studies should **replicate results with more modern datasets**.
1239 1239   - Investigate **alternative cognitive biomarkers** for intelligence over time.
1240 -{{/expandable}}
1241 1241  
1242 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1599 +----
1600 +
1601 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1243 1243  - Provides evidence for **long-term intelligence trends**, contributing to research on **cognitive evolution**.
1244 1244  - Aligns with broader discussions on **dysgenics, neurophysiology, and cognitive load**.
1245 -- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.
1246 -{{/expandable}}
1604 +- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.##
1247 1247  
1248 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1606 +----
1607 +
1608 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1609 +
1249 1249  1. Investigate **genetic markers associated with reaction time** and intelligence decline.
1250 1250  2. Examine **regional variations in reaction time trends**.
1251 1251  3. Explore **cognitive resilience factors that counteract the decline**.
1252 -{{/expandable}}
1253 1253  
1254 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1255 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]
1256 -{{/expandable}}
1614 +----
1257 1257  
1258 -= Whiteness & White Guilt =
1616 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1617 +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**.  ##
1618 +
1619 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1620 +
1621 +----
1622 +
1623 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1624 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]##
1259 1259  {{/expandable}}
1260 1260  
1261 -{{expandable summary="
1262 1262  
1628 += Whiteness & White Guilt =
1263 1263  
1264 -Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1630 +== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1631 +
1632 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1265 1265  **Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1266 1266  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
1267 1267  **Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
... ... @@ -1269,7 +1269,10 @@
1269 1269  **DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1270 1270  **Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism* 
1271 1271  
1272 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1640 +----
1641 +
1642 +## **Key Statistics**##
1643 +
1273 1273  1. **General Observations:**
1274 1274   - Analyzed **47 college athlete narratives** to explore racial disparities in non-revenue sports.
1275 1275   - Found three interrelated themes: **racial segregation, racial innocence, and racial protection**.
... ... @@ -1281,9 +1281,11 @@
1281 1281  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1282 1282   - White athletes are **socialized to remain unaware of racial privilege** in their athletic careers.
1283 1283   - Media and institutional narratives protect white athletes from discussions on race and systemic inequities.
1284 -{{/expandable}}
1285 1285  
1286 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1656 +----
1657 +
1658 +## **Findings**##
1659 +
1287 1287  1. **Primary Observations:**
1288 1288   - Colleges **actively recruit white athletes** from majority-white communities.
1289 1289   - Institutional policies **uphold whiteness** by failing to challenge racial biases in recruitment and team culture.
... ... @@ -1295,9 +1295,11 @@
1295 1295  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1296 1296   - Examines **how sports serve as a mechanism for maintaining racial privilege** in higher education.
1297 1297   - Discusses the **role of athletics in reinforcing systemic segregation and exclusion**.
1298 -{{/expandable}}
1299 1299  
1300 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1672 +----
1673 +
1674 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1675 +
1301 1301  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1302 1302   - **Comprehensive qualitative analysis** of race in college sports.
1303 1303   - Examines **institutional conditions** that sustain racial disparities in athletics.
... ... @@ -1309,29 +1309,39 @@
1309 1309  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1310 1310   - Future research should **compare recruitment policies across different sports and divisions**.
1311 1311   - Investigate **how athletic scholarships contribute to racial inequities in higher education**.
1312 -{{/expandable}}
1313 1313  
1314 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1688 +----
1689 +
1690 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1315 1315  - Provides evidence of **systemic racial biases** in college sports recruitment.
1316 1316  - Highlights **how institutional policies protect whiteness** in non-revenue athletics.
1317 -- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.
1318 -{{/expandable}}
1693 +- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.##
1319 1319  
1320 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1695 +----
1696 +
1697 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1698 +
1321 1321  1. Investigate how **racial stereotypes influence college athlete recruitment**.
1322 1322  2. Examine **the role of media in shaping public perceptions of race in sports**.
1323 1323  3. Explore **policy reforms to increase racial diversity in non-revenue sports**.
1324 -{{/expandable}}
1325 1325  
1326 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1327 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]
1703 +----
1704 +
1705 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1706 +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**.##
1707 +
1708 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1709 +
1710 +----
1711 +
1712 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1713 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1037_dhe0000140.pdf]]##
1328 1328  {{/expandable}}
1329 -{{/expandable}}
1330 1330  
1331 -{{expandable summary="
1332 1332  
1717 +== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1333 1333  
1334 -Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1719 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1335 1335  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1336 1336  **Date of Publication:** *2016*
1337 1337  **Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
... ... @@ -1339,7 +1339,10 @@
1339 1339  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1340 1340  **Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* 
1341 1341  
1342 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1727 +----
1728 +
1729 +## **Key Statistics**##
1730 +
1343 1343  1. **General Observations:**
1344 1344   - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**.
1345 1345   - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals.
... ... @@ -1351,9 +1351,11 @@
1351 1351  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1352 1352   - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients.
1353 1353   - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**.
1354 -{{/expandable}}
1355 1355  
1356 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1743 +----
1744 +
1745 +## **Findings**##
1746 +
1357 1357  1. **Primary Observations:**
1358 1358   - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**.
1359 1359   - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**.
... ... @@ -1365,9 +1365,11 @@
1365 1365  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1366 1366   - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**.
1367 1367   - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**.
1368 -{{/expandable}}
1369 1369  
1370 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1759 +----
1760 +
1761 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1762 +
1371 1371  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1372 1372   - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**.
1373 1373   - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions.
... ... @@ -1379,29 +1379,39 @@
1379 1379  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1380 1380   - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**.
1381 1381   - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**.
1382 -{{/expandable}}
1383 1383  
1384 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1775 +----
1776 +
1777 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1385 1385  - Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment.
1386 1386  - Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**.
1387 -- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.
1388 -{{/expandable}}
1780 +- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.##
1389 1389  
1390 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1782 +----
1783 +
1784 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1785 +
1391 1391  1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**.
1392 1392  2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**.
1393 1393  3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**.
1394 -{{/expandable}}
1395 1395  
1396 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1397 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]
1790 +----
1791 +
1792 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1793 +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**.##
1794 +
1795 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1796 +
1797 +----
1798 +
1799 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1800 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1516047113.pdf]]##
1398 1398  {{/expandable}}
1399 -{{/expandable}}
1400 1400  
1401 -{{expandable summary="
1402 1402  
1804 +== Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans ==
1403 1403  
1404 -Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1806 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1405 1405  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1406 1406  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
1407 1407  **Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton*
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1409 1409  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112)
1410 1410  **Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* 
1411 1411  
1412 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1814 +----
1815 +
1816 +## **Key Statistics**##
1817 +
1413 1413  1. **General Observations:**
1414 1414   - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013.
1415 1415   - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**.
... ... @@ -1421,9 +1421,11 @@
1421 1421  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1422 1422   - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**.
1423 1423   - Midlife morbidity increased as well, with more reports of **poor health, pain, and mental distress**.
1424 -{{/expandable}}
1425 1425  
1426 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1830 +----
1831 +
1832 +## **Findings**##
1833 +
1427 1427  1. **Primary Observations:**
1428 1428   - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**.
1429 1429   - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**.
... ... @@ -1435,9 +1435,11 @@
1435 1435  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1436 1436   - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates.
1437 1437   - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations.
1438 -{{/expandable}}
1439 1439  
1440 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1846 +----
1847 +
1848 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1849 +
1441 1441  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1442 1442   - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**.
1443 1443   - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**.
... ... @@ -1449,29 +1449,39 @@
1449 1449  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1450 1450   - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**.
1451 1451   - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed.
1452 -{{/expandable}}
1453 1453  
1454 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1862 +----
1863 +
1864 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1455 1455  - Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes.
1456 1456  - Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**.
1457 -- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.
1458 -{{/expandable}}
1867 +- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.##
1459 1459  
1460 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1869 +----
1870 +
1871 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1872 +
1461 1461  1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**.
1462 1462  2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**.
1463 1463  3. Study **policy interventions aimed at reversing rising mortality rates**.
1464 -{{/expandable}}
1465 1465  
1466 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1467 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]
1877 +----
1878 +
1879 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1880 +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**.##
1881 +
1882 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1883 +
1884 +----
1885 +
1886 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1887 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1073_pnas.1518393112.pdf]]##
1468 1468  {{/expandable}}
1469 -{{/expandable}}
1470 1470  
1471 -{{expandable summary="
1472 1472  
1891 +== Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1473 1473  
1474 -Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1893 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1475 1475  **Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1476 1476  **Date of Publication:** *2023*
1477 1477  **Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
... ... @@ -1479,7 +1479,10 @@
1479 1479  **DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1480 1480  **Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* 
1481 1481  
1482 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1901 +----
1902 +
1903 +## **Key Statistics**##
1904 +
1483 1483  1. **General Observations:**
1484 1484   - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities.
1485 1485   - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities.
... ... @@ -1491,9 +1491,11 @@
1491 1491  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1492 1492   - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts.
1493 1493   - **People without migration background perceive diversity differently**, with some embracing and others resisting change.
1494 -{{/expandable}}
1495 1495  
1496 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1917 +----
1918 +
1919 +## **Findings**##
1920 +
1497 1497  1. **Primary Observations:**
1498 1498   - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes.
1499 1499   - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset.
... ... @@ -1505,9 +1505,11 @@
1505 1505  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1506 1506   - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna.
1507 1507   - Analyzes **whether former ethnic majority groups now perceive themselves as minorities**.
1508 -{{/expandable}}
1509 1509  
1510 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1933 +----
1934 +
1935 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1936 +
1511 1511  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1512 1512   - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations.
1513 1513   - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis.
... ... @@ -1519,31 +1519,42 @@
1519 1519  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1520 1520   - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally.
1521 1521   - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**.
1522 -{{/expandable}}
1523 1523  
1524 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1949 +----
1950 +
1951 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1525 1525  - Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations.
1526 1526  - Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**.
1527 -- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.
1528 -{{/expandable}}
1954 +- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.##
1529 1529  
1530 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1956 +----
1957 +
1958 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1959 +
1531 1531  1. Study how **local policies shape attitudes toward urban diversity**.
1532 1532  2. Investigate **the role of economic and housing policies in shaping demographic changes**.
1533 1533  3. Explore **how social networks influence perceptions of migration and diversity**.
1534 -{{/expandable}}
1535 1535  
1536 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1537 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]
1964 +----
1965 +
1966 +## **Summary of Research Study**
1967 +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**.##
1968 +
1969 +This summary provides an accessible, at-a-glance overview of the study’s contributions. Please refer to the full paper for in-depth analysis.
1970 +
1971 +----
1972 +
1973 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
1974 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1080_1369183X.2023.2182548.pdf]]##
1538 1538  {{/expandable}}
1539 1539  
1977 +
1540 1540  = Media =
1541 -{{/expandable}}
1542 1542  
1543 -{{expandable summary="
1544 1544  
1981 +== Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1545 1545  
1546 -Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic"}}
1983 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"}}
1547 1547  **Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1548 1548  **Date of Publication:** *2021*
1549 1549  **Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
... ... @@ -1551,7 +1551,10 @@
1551 1551  **DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1552 1552  **Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies* 
1553 1553  
1554 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1991 +----
1992 +
1993 +## **Key Statistics**##
1994 +
1555 1555  1. **General Observations:**
1556 1556   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
1557 1557   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
... ... @@ -1563,9 +1563,11 @@
1563 1563  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1564 1564   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
1565 1565   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
1566 -{{/expandable}}
1567 1567  
1568 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2007 +----
2008 +
2009 +## **Findings**##
2010 +
1569 1569  1. **Primary Observations:**
1570 1570   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
1571 1571   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
... ... @@ -1577,9 +1577,11 @@
1577 1577  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1578 1578   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
1579 1579   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
1580 -{{/expandable}}
1581 1581  
1582 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2023 +----
2024 +
2025 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2026 +
1583 1583  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1584 1584   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
1585 1585   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
... ... @@ -1591,29 +1591,37 @@
1591 1591  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1592 1592   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
1593 1593   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
1594 -{{/expandable}}
1595 1595  
1596 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2039 +----
2040 +
2041 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1597 1597  - Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
1598 1598  - Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
1599 -- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
1600 -{{/expandable}}
2044 +- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.##
1601 1601  
1602 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2046 +----
2047 +
2048 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2049 +
1603 1603  1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
1604 1604  2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
1605 1605  3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
1606 -{{/expandable}}
1607 1607  
1608 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1609 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]
2054 +----
2055 +
2056 +## **Summary of Research Study**
2057 +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**.##
2058 +
2059 +----
2060 +
2061 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
2062 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]##
1610 1610  {{/expandable}}
1611 -{{/expandable}}
1612 1612  
1613 -{{expandable summary="
1614 1614  
2066 +== Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions ==
1615 1615  
1616 -Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
2068 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
1617 1617  **Source:** *Politics & Policy*
1618 1618  **Date of Publication:** *2007*
1619 1619  **Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
... ... @@ -1621,7 +1621,10 @@
1621 1621  **DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
1622 1622  **Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence* 
1623 1623  
1624 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
2076 +----
2077 +
2078 +## **Key Statistics**##
2079 +
1625 1625  1. **General Observations:**
1626 1626   - Examines **media coverage of same-sex marriage and civil unions from 2004 to 2011**.
1627 1627   - Analyzes how **media framing influences public opinion trends** on LGBTQ+ rights.
... ... @@ -1633,9 +1633,11 @@
1633 1633  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1634 1634   - When **equality framing surpasses morality framing**, public opposition declines.
1635 1635   - Media framing **directly affects public attitudes** over time, shaping policy debates.
1636 -{{/expandable}}
1637 1637  
1638 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2092 +----
2093 +
2094 +## **Findings**##
2095 +
1639 1639  1. **Primary Observations:**
1640 1640   - **Media framing plays a critical role in shaping attitudes** toward LGBTQ+ rights.
1641 1641   - **Equality-focused narratives** lead to greater public support for same-sex marriage.
... ... @@ -1647,9 +1647,11 @@
1647 1647  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1648 1648   - **Periods of increased equality framing** saw measurable **declines in opposition to LGBTQ+ rights**.
1649 1649   - **Major political events (elections, Supreme Court cases) influenced framing trends**.
1650 -{{/expandable}}
1651 1651  
1652 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2108 +----
2109 +
2110 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2111 +
1653 1653  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1654 1654   - **Longitudinal dataset spanning multiple election cycles**.
1655 1655   - Provides **quantitative analysis of how media framing shifts public opinion**.
... ... @@ -1661,29 +1661,37 @@
1661 1661  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1662 1662   - Expand the study to **global perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights and media influence**.
1663 1663   - Investigate how **different media platforms (TV vs. digital media) impact opinion shifts**.
1664 -{{/expandable}}
1665 1665  
1666 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2124 +----
2125 +
2126 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1667 1667  - Explores **how media narratives shape policy support and public sentiment**.
1668 1668  - Highlights **the strategic importance of framing in LGBTQ+ advocacy**.
1669 -- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.
1670 -{{/expandable}}
2129 +- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.##
1671 1671  
1672 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2131 +----
2132 +
2133 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2134 +
1673 1673  1. Examine how **social media affects framing of LGBTQ+ issues**.
1674 1674  2. Study **differences in framing across political media outlets**.
1675 1675  3. Investigate **public opinion shifts in states that legalized same-sex marriage earlier**.
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1677 1677  
1678 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1679 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]
2139 +----
2140 +
2141 +## **Summary of Research Study**
2142 +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**.##
2143 +
2144 +----
2145 +
2146 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
2147 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1111_j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x_abstract.pdf]]##
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1681 -{{/expandable}}
1682 1682  
1683 -{{expandable summary="
1684 1684  
2151 +== Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
1685 1685  
1686 -Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
2153 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
1687 1687  **Source:** *Journal of Communication*
1688 1688  **Date of Publication:** *2019*
1689 1689  **Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
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1691 1691  **DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
1692 1692  **Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion* 
1693 1693  
1694 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
2161 +----
2162 +
2163 +## **Key Statistics**##
2164 +
1695 1695  1. **General Observations:**
1696 1696   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
1697 1697   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
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1703 1703  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1704 1704   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
1705 1705   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
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1707 1707  
1708 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2177 +----
2178 +
2179 +## **Findings**##
2180 +
1709 1709  1. **Primary Observations:**
1710 1710   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
1711 1711   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
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1717 1717  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1718 1718   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
1719 1719   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
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1721 1721  
1722 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2193 +----
2194 +
2195 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2196 +
1723 1723  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1724 1724   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
1725 1725   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
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1731 1731  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1732 1732   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
1733 1733   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
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1735 1735  
1736 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2209 +----
2210 +
2211 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1737 1737  - Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
1738 1738  - Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
1739 -- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
1740 -{{/expandable}}
2214 +- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.##
1741 1741  
1742 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2216 +----
2217 +
2218 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2219 +
1743 1743  1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
1744 1744  2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
1745 1745  3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
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1747 1747  
1748 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1749 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
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2224 +----
2225 +
2226 +## **Summary of Research Study**
2227 +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**.##
2228 +
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2230 +
2231 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
2232 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]##
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