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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"}}
258 -**Source:** *Nature Genetics*
259 -**Date of Publication:** *2015*
260 -**Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
261 -**Title:** *"Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"*
262 -**DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
263 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Heritability, Twin Studies, Behavioral Science*
299 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"}}
300 +**Source:** *Nature Genetics*
301 +**Date of Publication:** *2015*
302 +**Author(s):** *Tinca J. C. Polderman, Beben Benyamin, Christiaan A. de Leeuw, Patrick F. Sullivan, Arjen van Bochoven, Peter M. Visscher, Danielle Posthuma*
303 +**Title:** *"Meta-analysis of the heritability of human traits based on fifty years of twin studies"*
304 +**DOI:** [10.1038/ng.328](https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.328)
305 +**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"}}
398 -**Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
399 -**Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
400 -**Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
401 -**Title:** *"Pervasive findings of directional selection realize the promise of ancient DNA to elucidate human adaptation"*
402 -**DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
403 -**Subject Matter:** *Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Natural Selection*
473 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Pervasive Findings of Directional Selection in Ancient DNA"}}
474 +**Source:** *bioRxiv Preprint*
475 +**Date of Publication:** *September 15, 2024*
476 +**Author(s):** *Ali Akbari, Alison R. Barton, Steven Gazal, Zheng Li, Mohammadreza Kariminejad, et al.*
477 +**Title:** *"Pervasive findings of directional selection realize the promise of ancient DNA to elucidate human adaptation"*
478 +**DOI:** [10.1101/2024.09.14.613021](https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.14.613021)
479 +**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"}}
469 -**Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
470 -**Date of Publication:** *2013*
471 -**Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
472 -**Title:** *"The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"*
473 -**DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
474 -**Subject Matter:** *Intelligence, Heritability, Developmental Psychology*
559 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"}}
560 +**Source:** *Twin Research and Human Genetics (Cambridge University Press)*
561 +**Date of Publication:** *2013*
562 +**Author(s):** *Thomas J. Bouchard Jr.*
563 +**Title:** *"The Wilson Effect: The Increase in Heritability of IQ With Age"*
564 +**DOI:** [10.1017/thg.2013.54](https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2013.54)
565 +**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]]##
532 532  {{/expandable}}
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"}}
539 -**Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
540 -**Date of Publication:** *2010*
541 -**Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
542 -**Title:** *"Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"*
543 -**DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
544 -**Subject Matter:** *Human Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology*
646 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"}}
647 +**Source:** *Medical Hypotheses (Elsevier)*
648 +**Date of Publication:** *2010*
649 +**Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley*
650 +**Title:** *"Is Homo sapiens polytypic? Human taxonomic diversity and its implications"*
651 +**DOI:** [10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.046)
652 +**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.
... ... @@ -583,36 +583,50 @@
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 -= IQ =
606 606  
607 -{{expandable summary="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
608 -**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
609 -**Date of Publication:** *2019*
610 -**Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
611 -**Title:** *"Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"*
612 -**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
613 -**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis*
731 +== Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media ==
614 614  
615 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
733 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"}}
734 +**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
735 +**Date of Publication:** *2019*
736 +**Author(s):** *Heiner Rindermann, David Becker, Thomas R. Coyle*
737 +**Title:** *"Survey of Expert Opinion on Intelligence: Intelligence Research, Experts' Background, Controversial Issues, and the Media"*
738 +**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101406)
739 +**Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Intelligence Research, Expert Analysis* 
740 +
741 +----
742 +
743 +## **Key Statistics**##
744 +
616 616  1. **General Observations:**
617 617   - Survey of **102 experts** on intelligence research and public discourse.
618 618   - Evaluated experts' backgrounds, political affiliations, and views on controversial topics in intelligence research.
... ... @@ -624,9 +624,11 @@
624 624  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
625 625   - Experts rated media coverage of intelligence research as **poor (avg. 3.1 on a 9-point scale)**.
626 626   - **50% of experts attributed US Black-White IQ differences to genetic factors, 50% to environmental factors**.
627 -{{/expandable}}
628 628  
629 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
757 +----
758 +
759 +## **Findings**##
760 +
630 630  1. **Primary Observations:**
631 631   - Experts overwhelmingly support **the g-factor theory of intelligence**.
632 632   - **Heritability of intelligence** was widely accepted, though views differed on race and group differences.
... ... @@ -638,9 +638,11 @@
638 638  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
639 639   - The study compared **media coverage of intelligence research** with expert opinions.
640 640   - Found a **disconnect between journalists and intelligence researchers**, especially regarding politically sensitive issues.
641 -{{/expandable}}
642 642  
643 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
773 +----
774 +
775 +## **Critique and Observations**##
776 +
644 644  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
645 645   - **Largest expert survey on intelligence research** to date.
646 646   - Provides insight into **how political orientation influences scientific perspectives**.
... ... @@ -652,34 +652,50 @@
652 652  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
653 653   - Future studies should include **a broader range of global experts**.
654 654   - Additional research needed on **media biases and misrepresentation of intelligence research**.
655 -{{/expandable}}
656 656  
657 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
789 +----
790 +
791 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
658 658  - Provides insight into **expert consensus and division on intelligence research**.
659 659  - Highlights the **role of media bias** in shaping public perception of intelligence science.
660 -- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.
661 -{{/expandable}}
794 +- Useful for understanding **the intersection of science, politics, and public discourse** on intelligence research.##
662 662  
663 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
796 +----
797 +
798 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
799 +
664 664  1. Examine **cross-national differences** in expert opinions on intelligence.
665 665  2. Investigate how **media bias impacts public understanding of intelligence research**.
666 666  3. Conduct follow-up studies with **a more diverse expert pool** to test findings.
667 -{{/expandable}}
668 668  
669 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
670 -[[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]]##
671 671  {{/expandable}}
672 -{{/expandable}}
673 673  
674 -{{expandable summary="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
675 -**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
676 -**Date of Publication:** *2015*
677 -**Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
678 -**Title:** *"A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"*
679 -**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
680 -**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences*
681 681  
682 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
818 +== Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation ==
819 +
820 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"}}
821 +**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
822 +**Date of Publication:** *2015*
823 +**Author(s):** *Davide Piffer*
824 +**Title:** *"A Review of Intelligence GWAS Hits: Their Relationship to Country IQ and the Issue of Spatial Autocorrelation"*
825 +**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2015.08.008)
826 +**Subject Matter:** *Genetics, Intelligence, GWAS, Population Differences* 
827 +
828 +----
829 +
830 +## **Key Statistics**##
831 +
683 683  1. **General Observations:**
684 684   - Study analyzed **genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hits** linked to intelligence.
685 685   - Found a **strong correlation (r = .91) between polygenic intelligence scores and national IQ levels**.
... ... @@ -691,9 +691,11 @@
691 691  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
692 692   - GWAS intelligence SNPs predicted **IQ levels more strongly than random genetic markers**.
693 693   - Genetic differentiation (Fst values) showed that **selection pressure, rather than drift, influenced intelligence-related allele distributions**.
694 -{{/expandable}}
695 695  
696 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
844 +----
845 +
846 +## **Findings**##
847 +
697 697  1. **Primary Observations:**
698 698   - Intelligence-associated SNP frequencies correlate **highly with national IQ levels**.
699 699   - Genetic selection for intelligence appears **stronger than selection for height-related genes**.
... ... @@ -705,9 +705,11 @@
705 705  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
706 706   - Polygenic scores using **intelligence-related alleles significantly outperformed random SNPs** in predicting IQ.
707 707   - Selection pressures **may explain differences in global intelligence distribution** beyond genetic drift effects.
708 -{{/expandable}}
709 709  
710 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
860 +----
861 +
862 +## **Critique and Observations**##
863 +
711 711  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
712 712   - **Comprehensive genetic analysis** of intelligence-linked SNPs.
713 713   - Uses **multiple statistical methods (factor analysis, Fst analysis) to confirm results**.
... ... @@ -719,37 +719,78 @@
719 719  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
720 720   - Larger **cross-population GWAS studies** needed to validate findings.
721 721   - Investigate **non-genetic contributors to IQ variance** in addition to genetic factors.
722 -{{/expandable}}
723 723  
724 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
876 +----
877 +
878 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
725 725  - Supports research on **genetic influences on intelligence at a population level**.
726 726  - Aligns with broader discussions on **cognitive genetics and natural selection effects**.
727 -- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.
728 -{{/expandable}}
881 +- Provides a **quantitative framework for analyzing polygenic selection in intelligence studies**.##
729 729  
730 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
883 +----
884 +
885 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
886 +
731 731  1. Conduct **expanded GWAS studies** including diverse populations.
732 732  2. Investigate **gene-environment interactions influencing intelligence**.
733 733  3. Explore **historical selection pressures shaping intelligence-related alleles**.
734 -{{/expandable}}
735 735  
736 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
737 -[[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]]##
738 738  {{/expandable}}
739 -{{/expandable}}
740 740  
741 -{{expandable summary="Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding"}}
742 -**Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
743 -**Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
744 -**Author(s):** Smith et al.
745 -**Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
746 -**DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
747 -**Subject Matter:** Genetics, Social Science
904 +
905 +== Study: Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding ==
906 +
907 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Click here to expand details"}}
908 +**Source:** Journal of Genetic Epidemiology
909 +**Date of Publication:** 2024-01-15
910 +**Author(s):** Smith et al.
911 +**Title:** "Genetic Structure, Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity, and Confounding in Case-Control Association Studies"
912 +**DOI:** [https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235](https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8971.11.2.235)
913 +**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.
748 748  {{/expandable}}
749 749  
750 -= Dating =
751 751  
752 -{{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"}}
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"}}
753 753  **Source:** *JAMA Network Open*
754 754  **Date of Publication:** *2020*
755 755  **Author(s):** *Ueda P, Mercer CH, Ghaznavi C, Herbenick D.*
... ... @@ -757,7 +757,10 @@
757 757  **DOI:** [10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833](https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.3833)
758 758  **Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Sexual Behavior, Demography* 
759 759  
760 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
954 +----
955 +
956 +## **Key Statistics**##
957 +
761 761  1. **General Observations:**
762 762   - Study analyzed **General Social Survey (2000-2018)** data.
763 763   - Found **declining trends in sexual activity** among young adults.
... ... @@ -769,9 +769,11 @@
769 769  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
770 770   - Frequency of sexual activity decreased by **8-10%** over the studied period.
771 771   - Number of sexual partners remained **relatively stable** despite declining activity rates.
772 -{{/expandable}}
773 773  
774 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
970 +----
971 +
972 +## **Findings**##
973 +
775 775  1. **Primary Observations:**
776 776   - A significant decline in sexual frequency, especially among **younger men**.
777 777   - Shifts in relationship dynamics and economic stressors may contribute to the trend.
... ... @@ -783,9 +783,11 @@
783 783  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
784 784   - **Mental health and employment status** were correlated with decreased activity.
785 785   - Social factors such as **screen time and digital entertainment consumption** are potential contributors.
786 -{{/expandable}}
787 787  
788 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
986 +----
987 +
988 +## **Critique and Observations**##
989 +
789 789  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
790 790   - **Large sample size** from a nationally representative dataset.
791 791   - **Longitudinal design** enables trend analysis over time.
... ... @@ -797,32 +797,55 @@
797 797  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
798 798   - Further studies should incorporate **qualitative data** on behavioral shifts.
799 799   - Additional factors such as **economic shifts and social media usage** need exploration.
800 -{{/expandable}}
801 801  
802 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1002 +----
1003 +
1004 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
803 803  - Provides evidence on **changing demographic behaviors** in relation to relationships and social interactions.
804 -- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.
805 -{{/expandable}}
1006 +- Highlights the role of **mental health, employment, and societal changes** in personal behaviors.##
806 806  
807 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1008 +----
1009 +
1010 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1011 +
808 808  1. Investigate the **impact of digital media consumption** on relationship dynamics.
809 809  2. Examine **regional and cultural differences** in sexual activity trends.
810 -{{/expandable}}
811 811  
812 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1015 +----
813 813  
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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815 -{{/expandable}}
816 816  
817 -{{expandable summary="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"}}
818 -**Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
819 -**Date of Publication:** *2012*
820 -**Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
821 -**Title:** *"Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"*
822 -**DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
823 -**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities*
824 824  
825 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1036 +== Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ==
1037 +
1038 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"}}
1039 +**Source:** *Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica*
1040 +**Date of Publication:** *2012*
1041 +**Author(s):** *Ravisha M. Srinivasjois, Shreya Shah, Prakesh S. Shah, Knowledge Synthesis Group on Determinants of Preterm/LBW Births*
1042 +**Title:** *"Biracial Couples and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"*
1043 +**DOI:** [10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01501.x)
1044 +**Subject Matter:** *Neonatal Health, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Racial Disparities* 
1045 +
1046 +----
1047 +
1048 +## **Key Statistics**##
1049 +
826 826  1. **General Observations:**
827 827   - Meta-analysis of **26,335,596 singleton births** from eight studies.
828 828   - **Higher risk of adverse birth outcomes in biracial couples** than White couples, but lower than Black couples.
... ... @@ -836,9 +836,11 @@
836 836   - **Low birthweight (LBW):** WMBF (1.21), BMWF (1.75), Black mother–Black father (BMBF) (2.08).
837 837   - **Preterm births (PTB):** WMBF (1.17), BMWF (1.37), BMBF (1.78).
838 838   - **Stillbirths:** WMBF (1.43), BMWF (1.51), BMBF (1.85).
839 -{{/expandable}}
840 840  
841 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1064 +----
1065 +
1066 +## **Findings**##
1067 +
842 842  1. **Primary Observations:**
843 843   - **Biracial couples face a gradient of risk**: higher than White couples but lower than Black couples.
844 844   - **Maternal race plays a more significant role** in pregnancy outcomes.
... ... @@ -850,9 +850,11 @@
850 850  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
851 851   - The **weathering hypothesis** suggests that **long-term stress exposure** contributes to higher adverse birth risks in Black mothers.
852 852   - **Genetic and environmental factors** may interact to influence birth outcomes.
853 -{{/expandable}}
854 854  
855 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1080 +----
1081 +
1082 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1083 +
856 856  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
857 857   - **Largest meta-analysis** on racial disparities in birth outcomes.
858 858   - Uses **adjusted statistical models** to account for confounding variables.
... ... @@ -864,29 +864,37 @@
864 864  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
865 865   - Future studies should examine **Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous biracial couples**.
866 866   - Investigate **long-term health effects on infants from biracial pregnancies**.
867 -{{/expandable}}
868 868  
869 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1096 +----
1097 +
1098 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
870 870  - Provides **critical insights into racial disparities** in maternal and infant health.
871 871  - Supports **research on genetic and environmental influences on neonatal health**.
872 -- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.
873 -{{/expandable}}
1101 +- Highlights **how maternal race plays a more significant role than paternal race** in birth outcomes.##
874 874  
875 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1103 +----
1104 +
1105 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1106 +
876 876  1. Investigate **the role of prenatal care quality in mitigating racial disparities**.
877 877  2. Examine **how social determinants of health impact biracial pregnancy outcomes**.
878 878  3. Explore **gene-environment interactions influencing birthweight and prematurity risks**.
879 -{{/expandable}}
880 880  
881 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
882 -[[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]]##
883 883  {{/expandable}}
884 -{{/expandable}}
885 885  
886 -{{expandable summary="
887 887  
1123 +== Study: One is the Loneliest Number: Involuntary Celibacy (Incel), Mental Health, and Loneliness ==
888 888  
889 -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"}}
890 890  **Source:** *Current Psychology*
891 891  **Date of Publication:** *2024*
892 892  **Author(s):** *Brandon Sparks, Alexandra M. Zidenberg, Mark E. Olver*
... ... @@ -894,7 +894,10 @@
894 894  **DOI:** [10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04275-z)
895 895  **Subject Matter:** *Psychology, Mental Health, Social Isolation* 
896 896  
897 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1133 +----
1134 +
1135 +## **Key Statistics**##
1136 +
898 898  1. **General Observations:**
899 899   - Study analyzed **67 self-identified incels** and **103 non-incel men**.
900 900   - Incels reported **higher loneliness and lower social support** compared to non-incels.
... ... @@ -906,9 +906,11 @@
906 906  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
907 907   - 95% of incels in the study reported **having depression**, with 38% receiving a formal diagnosis.
908 908   - **Higher externalization of blame** was linked to stronger incel identification.
909 -{{/expandable}}
910 910  
911 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1149 +----
1150 +
1151 +## **Findings**##
1152 +
912 912  1. **Primary Observations:**
913 913   - Incels experience **heightened rejection sensitivity and loneliness**.
914 914   - Lack of social support correlates with **worse mental health outcomes**.
... ... @@ -920,9 +920,11 @@
920 920  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
921 921   - Incels **engaged in fewer positive coping mechanisms** such as emotional support or positive reframing.
922 922   - Instead, they relied on **solitary coping strategies**, worsening their isolation.
923 -{{/expandable}}
924 924  
925 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1165 +----
1166 +
1167 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1168 +
926 926  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
927 927   - **First quantitative study** on incels’ social isolation and mental health.
928 928   - **Robust sample size** and validated psychological measures.
... ... @@ -934,37 +934,53 @@
934 934  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
935 935   - Future studies should **compare incel forum users vs. non-users**.
936 936   - Investigate **potential intervention strategies** for social integration.
937 -{{/expandable}}
938 938  
939 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1181 +----
1182 +
1183 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
940 940  - Highlights **mental health vulnerabilities** within the incel community.
941 941  - Supports research on **loneliness, attachment styles, and social dominance orientation**.
942 -- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.
943 -{{/expandable}}
1186 +- Examines how **peer rejection influences self-perceived mate value**.##
944 944  
945 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1188 +----
1189 +
1190 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1191 +
946 946  1. Explore how **online community participation** affects incel mental health.
947 947  2. Investigate **cognitive biases** influencing self-perceived rejection among incels.
948 948  3. Assess **therapeutic interventions** to address incel social isolation.
949 -{{/expandable}}
950 950  
951 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
952 -[[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]]##
953 953  {{/expandable}}
954 954  
1209 +
955 955  = Crime and Substance Abuse =
956 956  
957 -{{/expandable}}
958 958  
959 -{{expandable summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
960 -**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
961 -**Date of Publication:** *2002*
962 -**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
963 -**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
964 -**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
965 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1213 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
966 966  
967 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1215 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1216 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1217 +**Date of Publication:** *2002*
1218 +**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1219 +**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1220 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1221 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1222 +
1223 +----
1224 +
1225 +## **Key Statistics**##
1226 +
968 968  1. **General Observations:**
969 969   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
970 970   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -976,9 +976,11 @@
976 976  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
977 977   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
978 978   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
979 -{{/expandable}}
980 980  
981 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1239 +----
1240 +
1241 +## **Findings**##
1242 +
982 982  1. **Primary Observations:**
983 983   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
984 984   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -990,9 +990,11 @@
990 990  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
991 991   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
992 992   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
993 -{{/expandable}}
994 994  
995 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1255 +----
1256 +
1257 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1258 +
996 996  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
997 997   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
998 998   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1004,29 +1004,39 @@
1004 1004  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1005 1005   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1006 1006   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1007 -{{/expandable}}
1008 1008  
1009 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1271 +----
1272 +
1273 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1010 1010  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1011 1011  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1012 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1013 -{{/expandable}}
1276 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1014 1014  
1015 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1278 +----
1279 +
1280 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1281 +
1016 1016  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1017 1017  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1018 1018  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1019 -{{/expandable}}
1020 1020  
1021 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1022 -[[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]]##
1023 1023  {{/expandable}}
1024 -{{/expandable}}
1025 1025  
1026 -{{expandable summary="
1027 1027  
1300 +== Study: Cross-Cultural Sources of Measurement Error in Substance Use Surveys ==
1028 1028  
1029 -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"}}
1030 1030  **Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1031 1031  **Date of Publication:** *2003*
1032 1032  **Author(s):** *Timothy P. Johnson, Phillip J. Bowman*
... ... @@ -1034,7 +1034,10 @@
1034 1034  **DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120023394](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120023394)
1035 1035  **Subject Matter:** *Survey Methodology, Racial Disparities, Substance Use Research* 
1036 1036  
1037 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1310 +----
1311 +
1312 +## **Key Statistics**##
1313 +
1038 1038  1. **General Observations:**
1039 1039   - Study examined **how racial and cultural factors influence self-reported substance use data**.
1040 1040   - Analyzed **36 empirical studies from 1977–2003** on survey reliability across racial/ethnic groups.
... ... @@ -1046,62 +1046,82 @@
1046 1046  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1047 1047   - **Surveys using biological validation (urinalysis, hair tests) revealed underreporting trends**.
1048 1048   - **Higher recantation rates** (denying past drug use) were observed among minority respondents.
1049 -{{/expandable}}
1050 1050  
1051 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1326 +----
1327 +
1328 +## **Findings**##
1329 +
1052 1052  1. **Primary Observations:**
1053 1053   - Racial/ethnic disparities in **substance use reporting bias survey-based research**.
1054 1054   - **Social desirability and cultural norms impact data reliability**.
1055 1055  
1056 -2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1334 +2. **Subgroup Trends:**
1057 1057   - White respondents were **more likely to overreport** substance use.
1058 1058   - Black and Latino respondents **had higher recantation rates**, particularly in face-to-face interviews.
1059 1059  
1060 -3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1338 +3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1061 1061   - Mode of survey administration **significantly influenced reporting accuracy**.
1062 1062   - **Self-administered surveys produced more reliable data than interviewer-administered surveys**.
1063 -{{/expandable}}
1064 1064  
1065 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1066 -1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1342 +----
1343 +
1344 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1345 +
1346 +1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1067 1067   - **Comprehensive review of 36 studies** on measurement error in substance use reporting.
1068 1068   - Identifies **systemic biases affecting racial/ethnic survey reliability**.
1069 1069  
1070 -2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1350 +2. **Limitations of the Study:**
1071 1071   - Relies on **secondary data analysis**, limiting direct experimental control.
1072 1072   - Does not explore **how measurement error impacts policy decisions**.
1073 1073  
1074 -3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1354 +3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1075 1075   - Future research should **incorporate mixed-method approaches** (qualitative & quantitative).
1076 1076   - Investigate **how survey design can reduce racial reporting disparities**.
1077 -{{/expandable}}
1078 1078  
1079 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1358 +----
1359 +
1360 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1080 1080  - Supports research on **racial disparities in self-reported health behaviors**.
1081 1081  - Highlights **survey methodology issues that impact substance use epidemiology**.
1082 -- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.
1083 -{{/expandable}}
1363 +- Provides insights for **improving data accuracy in public health research**.##
1084 1084  
1085 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1365 +----
1366 +
1367 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1368 +
1086 1086  1. Investigate **how survey design impacts racial disparities in self-reported health data**.
1087 1087  2. Study **alternative data collection methods (biometric validation, passive data tracking)**.
1088 1088  3. Explore **the role of social stigma in self-reported health behaviors**.
1089 -{{/expandable}}
1090 1090  
1091 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1092 -[[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]]##
1093 1093  {{/expandable}}
1094 -{{/expandable}}
1095 1095  
1096 -{{expandable summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1097 -**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1098 -**Date of Publication:** *2002*
1099 -**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1100 -**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1101 -**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1102 -**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts*
1103 1103  
1104 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1387 +== Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program ==
1388 +
1389 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"}}
1390 +**Source:** *Substance Use & Misuse*
1391 +**Date of Publication:** *2002*
1392 +**Author(s):** *Clifford A. Butzin, Christine A. Saum, Frank R. Scarpitti*
1393 +**Title:** *"Factors Associated with Completion of a Drug Treatment Court Diversion Program"*
1394 +**DOI:** [10.1081/JA-120014424](https://doi.org/10.1081/JA-120014424)
1395 +**Subject Matter:** *Substance Use, Criminal Justice, Drug Courts* 
1396 +
1397 +----
1398 +
1399 +## **Key Statistics**##
1400 +
1105 1105  1. **General Observations:**
1106 1106   - Study examined **drug treatment court success rates** among first-time offenders.
1107 1107   - Strongest predictors of **successful completion were employment status and race**.
... ... @@ -1113,9 +1113,11 @@
1113 1113  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1114 1114   - **Education level was positively correlated** with program completion.
1115 1115   - Frequency of **drug use before enrollment affected treatment outcomes**.
1116 -{{/expandable}}
1117 1117  
1118 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1413 +----
1414 +
1415 +## **Findings**##
1416 +
1119 1119  1. **Primary Observations:**
1120 1120   - **Social stability factors** (employment, education) were key to treatment success.
1121 1121   - **Race and pre-existing substance use patterns** influenced completion rates.
... ... @@ -1127,9 +1127,11 @@
1127 1127  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1128 1128   - **Individuals with strong social ties were more likely to finish the program**.
1129 1129   - Success rates were **significantly higher for participants with case management support**.
1130 -{{/expandable}}
1131 1131  
1132 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1429 +----
1430 +
1431 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1432 +
1133 1133  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1134 1134   - **First empirical study on drug court program success factors**.
1135 1135   - Uses **longitudinal data** for post-treatment analysis.
... ... @@ -1141,38 +1141,117 @@
1141 1141  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1142 1142   - Future research should examine **racial disparities in drug court outcomes**.
1143 1143   - Study **how community resources impact long-term recovery**.
1144 -{{/expandable}}
1145 1145  
1146 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1445 +----
1446 +
1447 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1147 1147  - Provides insight into **what factors contribute to drug court program success**.
1148 1148  - Highlights **racial disparities in criminal justice-based rehabilitation programs**.
1149 -- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.
1150 -{{/expandable}}
1450 +- Supports **policy discussions on improving access to drug treatment for marginalized groups**.##
1151 1151  
1152 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1452 +----
1453 +
1454 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1455 +
1153 1153  1. Investigate **the role of mental health in drug court success rates**.
1154 1154  2. Assess **long-term relapse prevention strategies post-treatment**.
1155 1155  3. Explore **alternative diversion programs beyond traditional drug courts**.
1156 -{{/expandable}}
1157 1157  
1158 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1159 -[[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]]##
1160 1160  {{/expandable}}
1161 -{{/expandable}}
1162 1162  
1163 -{{expandable summary="Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults"}}
1164 1164  
1474 +== Study: Associations Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health Symptoms in Young Adults ==
1475 +
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]]
1165 1165  {{/expandable}}
1166 1166  
1167 -{{expandable summary="Study: Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"}}
1168 -**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1169 -**Date of Publication:** *2014*
1170 -**Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
1171 -**Title:** *"Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"*
1172 -**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1173 -**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics*
1174 1174  
1175 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
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?"}}
1544 +**Source:** *Intelligence (Elsevier)*
1545 +**Date of Publication:** *2014*
1546 +**Author(s):** *Michael A. Woodley, Jan te Nijenhuis, Raegan Murphy*
1547 +**Title:** *"Is there a Dysgenic Secular Trend Towards Slowing Simple Reaction Time?"*
1548 +**DOI:** [10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2014.05.012)
1549 +**Subject Matter:** *Cognitive Decline, Intelligence, Dysgenics* 
1550 +
1551 +----
1552 +
1553 +## **Key Statistics**##
1554 +
1176 1176  1. **General Observations:**
1177 1177   - The study examines reaction time data from **13 age-matched studies** spanning **1884–2004**.
1178 1178   - Results suggest an estimated **decline of 13.35 IQ points** over this period.
... ... @@ -1184,9 +1184,11 @@
1184 1184  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1185 1185   - The estimated **dysgenic rate is 1.21 IQ points lost per decade**.
1186 1186   - Meta-regression analysis confirmed a **steady secular trend in slowing reaction time**.
1187 -{{/expandable}}
1188 1188  
1189 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1567 +----
1568 +
1569 +## **Findings**##
1570 +
1190 1190  1. **Primary Observations:**
1191 1191   - Supports the hypothesis of **intelligence decline due to genetic and environmental factors**.
1192 1192   - Reaction time, a **biomarker for cognitive ability**, has slowed significantly over time.
... ... @@ -1198,9 +1198,11 @@
1198 1198  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1199 1199   - Cross-national comparisons indicate a **global trend in slower reaction times**.
1200 1200   - Factors like **modern neurotoxin exposure** and **reduced selective pressure for intelligence** may contribute.
1201 -{{/expandable}}
1202 1202  
1203 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1583 +----
1584 +
1585 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1586 +
1204 1204  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1205 1205   - **Comprehensive meta-analysis** covering over a century of reaction time data.
1206 1206   - **Robust statistical corrections** for measurement variance between historical and modern studies.
... ... @@ -1212,37 +1212,52 @@
1212 1212  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1213 1213   - Future studies should **replicate results with more modern datasets**.
1214 1214   - Investigate **alternative cognitive biomarkers** for intelligence over time.
1215 -{{/expandable}}
1216 1216  
1217 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1599 +----
1600 +
1601 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1218 1218  - Provides evidence for **long-term intelligence trends**, contributing to research on **cognitive evolution**.
1219 1219  - Aligns with broader discussions on **dysgenics, neurophysiology, and cognitive load**.
1220 -- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.
1221 -{{/expandable}}
1604 +- Supports the argument that **modern societies may be experiencing intelligence decline**.##
1222 1222  
1223 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1606 +----
1607 +
1608 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1609 +
1224 1224  1. Investigate **genetic markers associated with reaction time** and intelligence decline.
1225 1225  2. Examine **regional variations in reaction time trends**.
1226 1226  3. Explore **cognitive resilience factors that counteract the decline**.
1227 -{{/expandable}}
1228 1228  
1229 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1230 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1016_j.intell.2014.05.012.pdf]]
1614 +----
1615 +
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]]##
1231 1231  {{/expandable}}
1232 1232  
1627 +
1233 1233  = Whiteness & White Guilt =
1234 1234  
1235 -{{/expandable}}
1630 +== Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports ==
1236 1236  
1237 -{{expandable summary="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1238 -**Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1239 -**Date of Publication:** *2019*
1240 -**Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
1241 -**Title:** *"Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"*
1242 -**DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1243 -**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism*
1632 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"}}
1633 +**Source:** *Journal of Diversity in Higher Education*
1634 +**Date of Publication:** *2019*
1635 +**Author(s):** *Kirsten Hextrum*
1636 +**Title:** *"Segregation, Innocence, and Protection: The Institutional Conditions That Maintain Whiteness in College Sports"*
1637 +**DOI:** [10.1037/dhe0000140](https://doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000140)
1638 +**Subject Matter:** *Race and Sports, Higher Education, Institutional Racism* 
1244 1244  
1245 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1640 +----
1641 +
1642 +## **Key Statistics**##
1643 +
1246 1246  1. **General Observations:**
1247 1247   - Analyzed **47 college athlete narratives** to explore racial disparities in non-revenue sports.
1248 1248   - Found three interrelated themes: **racial segregation, racial innocence, and racial protection**.
... ... @@ -1254,9 +1254,11 @@
1254 1254  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1255 1255   - White athletes are **socialized to remain unaware of racial privilege** in their athletic careers.
1256 1256   - Media and institutional narratives protect white athletes from discussions on race and systemic inequities.
1257 -{{/expandable}}
1258 1258  
1259 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1656 +----
1657 +
1658 +## **Findings**##
1659 +
1260 1260  1. **Primary Observations:**
1261 1261   - Colleges **actively recruit white athletes** from majority-white communities.
1262 1262   - Institutional policies **uphold whiteness** by failing to challenge racial biases in recruitment and team culture.
... ... @@ -1268,9 +1268,11 @@
1268 1268  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1269 1269   - Examines **how sports serve as a mechanism for maintaining racial privilege** in higher education.
1270 1270   - Discusses the **role of athletics in reinforcing systemic segregation and exclusion**.
1271 -{{/expandable}}
1272 1272  
1273 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1672 +----
1673 +
1674 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1675 +
1274 1274  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1275 1275   - **Comprehensive qualitative analysis** of race in college sports.
1276 1276   - Examines **institutional conditions** that sustain racial disparities in athletics.
... ... @@ -1282,34 +1282,50 @@
1282 1282  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1283 1283   - Future research should **compare recruitment policies across different sports and divisions**.
1284 1284   - Investigate **how athletic scholarships contribute to racial inequities in higher education**.
1285 -{{/expandable}}
1286 1286  
1287 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1688 +----
1689 +
1690 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1288 1288  - Provides evidence of **systemic racial biases** in college sports recruitment.
1289 1289  - Highlights **how institutional policies protect whiteness** in non-revenue athletics.
1290 -- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.
1291 -{{/expandable}}
1693 +- Supports research on **diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in sports and education**.##
1292 1292  
1293 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1695 +----
1696 +
1697 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1698 +
1294 1294  1. Investigate how **racial stereotypes influence college athlete recruitment**.
1295 1295  2. Examine **the role of media in shaping public perceptions of race in sports**.
1296 1296  3. Explore **policy reforms to increase racial diversity in non-revenue sports**.
1297 -{{/expandable}}
1298 1298  
1299 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1300 -[[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]]##
1301 1301  {{/expandable}}
1302 -{{/expandable}}
1303 1303  
1304 -{{expandable summary="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1305 -**Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1306 -**Date of Publication:** *2016*
1307 -**Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
1716 +
1717 +== Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations ==
1718 +
1719 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations"}}
1720 +**Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1721 +**Date of Publication:** *2016*
1722 +**Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver*
1308 1308  **Title:** *"Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations, and False Beliefs About Biological Differences Between Blacks and Whites"*
1309 -**DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1310 -**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment*
1724 +**DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113)
1725 +**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* 
1311 1311  
1312 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1727 +----
1728 +
1729 +## **Key Statistics**##
1730 +
1313 1313  1. **General Observations:**
1314 1314   - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**.
1315 1315   - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals.
... ... @@ -1321,9 +1321,11 @@
1321 1321  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1322 1322   - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients.
1323 1323   - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**.
1324 -{{/expandable}}
1325 1325  
1326 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1743 +----
1744 +
1745 +## **Findings**##
1746 +
1327 1327  1. **Primary Observations:**
1328 1328   - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**.
1329 1329   - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**.
... ... @@ -1335,9 +1335,11 @@
1335 1335  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1336 1336   - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**.
1337 1337   - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**.
1338 -{{/expandable}}
1339 1339  
1340 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1759 +----
1760 +
1761 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1762 +
1341 1341  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1342 1342   - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**.
1343 1343   - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions.
... ... @@ -1349,26 +1349,39 @@
1349 1349  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1350 1350   - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**.
1351 1351   - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**.
1352 -{{/expandable}}
1353 1353  
1354 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1775 +----
1776 +
1777 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1355 1355  - Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment.
1356 1356  - Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**.
1357 -- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.
1358 -{{/expandable}}
1780 +- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**.##
1359 1359  
1360 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1782 +----
1783 +
1784 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1785 +
1361 1361  1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**.
1362 1362  2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**.
1363 1363  3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**.
1364 -{{/expandable}}
1365 1365  
1366 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1367 -[[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]]##
1368 1368  {{/expandable}}
1369 -{{/expandable}}
1370 1370  
1371 -{{expandable summary="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1803 +
1804 +== Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans ==
1805 +
1806 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans"}}
1372 1372  **Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)*
1373 1373  **Date of Publication:** *2015*
1374 1374  **Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton*
... ... @@ -1376,7 +1376,10 @@
1376 1376  **DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112)
1377 1377  **Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* 
1378 1378  
1379 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1814 +----
1815 +
1816 +## **Key Statistics**##
1817 +
1380 1380  1. **General Observations:**
1381 1381   - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013.
1382 1382   - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**.
... ... @@ -1388,9 +1388,11 @@
1388 1388  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1389 1389   - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**.
1390 1390   - Midlife morbidity increased as well, with more reports of **poor health, pain, and mental distress**.
1391 -{{/expandable}}
1392 1392  
1393 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1830 +----
1831 +
1832 +## **Findings**##
1833 +
1394 1394  1. **Primary Observations:**
1395 1395   - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**.
1396 1396   - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**.
... ... @@ -1402,9 +1402,11 @@
1402 1402  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1403 1403   - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates.
1404 1404   - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations.
1405 -{{/expandable}}
1406 1406  
1407 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1846 +----
1847 +
1848 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1849 +
1408 1408  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1409 1409   - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**.
1410 1410   - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**.
... ... @@ -1416,34 +1416,50 @@
1416 1416  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1417 1417   - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**.
1418 1418   - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed.
1419 -{{/expandable}}
1420 1420  
1421 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1862 +----
1863 +
1864 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1422 1422  - Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes.
1423 1423  - Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**.
1424 -- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.
1425 -{{/expandable}}
1867 +- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**.##
1426 1426  
1427 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1869 +----
1870 +
1871 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1872 +
1428 1428  1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**.
1429 1429  2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**.
1430 1430  3. Study **policy interventions aimed at reversing rising mortality rates**.
1431 -{{/expandable}}
1432 1432  
1433 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1434 -[[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]]##
1435 1435  {{/expandable}}
1436 -{{/expandable}}
1437 1437  
1438 -{{expandable summary="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1439 -**Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1440 -**Date of Publication:** *2023*
1441 -**Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
1442 -**Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"*
1443 -**DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1444 -**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration*
1445 1445  
1446 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1891 +== Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities? ==
1892 +
1893 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"}}
1894 +**Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies*
1895 +**Date of Publication:** *2023*
1896 +**Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring*
1897 +**Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"*
1898 +**DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548)
1899 +**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* 
1900 +
1901 +----
1902 +
1903 +## **Key Statistics**##
1904 +
1447 1447  1. **General Observations:**
1448 1448   - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities.
1449 1449   - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities.
... ... @@ -1455,9 +1455,11 @@
1455 1455  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1456 1456   - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts.
1457 1457   - **People without migration background perceive diversity differently**, with some embracing and others resisting change.
1458 -{{/expandable}}
1459 1459  
1460 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
1917 +----
1918 +
1919 +## **Findings**##
1920 +
1461 1461  1. **Primary Observations:**
1462 1462   - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes.
1463 1463   - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset.
... ... @@ -1469,9 +1469,11 @@
1469 1469  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1470 1470   - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna.
1471 1471   - Analyzes **whether former ethnic majority groups now perceive themselves as minorities**.
1472 -{{/expandable}}
1473 1473  
1474 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
1933 +----
1934 +
1935 +## **Critique and Observations**##
1936 +
1475 1475  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1476 1476   - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations.
1477 1477   - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis.
... ... @@ -1483,37 +1483,53 @@
1483 1483  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1484 1484   - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally.
1485 1485   - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**.
1486 -{{/expandable}}
1487 1487  
1488 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
1949 +----
1950 +
1951 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1489 1489  - Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations.
1490 1490  - Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**.
1491 -- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.
1492 -{{/expandable}}
1954 +- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**.##
1493 1493  
1494 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
1956 +----
1957 +
1958 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
1959 +
1495 1495  1. Study how **local policies shape attitudes toward urban diversity**.
1496 1496  2. Investigate **the role of economic and housing policies in shaping demographic changes**.
1497 1497  3. Explore **how social networks influence perceptions of migration and diversity**.
1498 -{{/expandable}}
1499 1499  
1500 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1501 -[[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]]##
1502 1502  {{/expandable}}
1503 1503  
1977 +
1504 1504  = Media =
1505 1505  
1506 -{{/expandable}}
1507 1507  
1508 -{{expandable summary="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic"}}
1509 -**Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1510 -**Date of Publication:** *2021*
1511 -**Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
1512 -**Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
1513 -**DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1514 -**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies*
1981 +== Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflic ==
1515 1515  
1516 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
1983 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"}}
1984 +**Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
1985 +**Date of Publication:** *2021*
1986 +**Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
1987 +**Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
1988 +**DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
1989 +**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies* 
1990 +
1991 +----
1992 +
1993 +## **Key Statistics**##
1994 +
1517 1517  1. **General Observations:**
1518 1518   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
1519 1519   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
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1525 1525  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1526 1526   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
1527 1527   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
1528 -{{/expandable}}
1529 1529  
1530 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2007 +----
2008 +
2009 +## **Findings**##
2010 +
1531 1531  1. **Primary Observations:**
1532 1532   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
1533 1533   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
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1539 1539  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1540 1540   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
1541 1541   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
1542 -{{/expandable}}
1543 1543  
1544 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2023 +----
2024 +
2025 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2026 +
1545 1545  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1546 1546   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
1547 1547   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
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1553 1553  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1554 1554   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
1555 1555   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
1556 -{{/expandable}}
1557 1557  
1558 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2039 +----
2040 +
2041 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1559 1559  - Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
1560 1560  - Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
1561 -- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
1562 -{{/expandable}}
2044 +- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.##
1563 1563  
1564 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2046 +----
2047 +
2048 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2049 +
1565 1565  1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
1566 1566  2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
1567 1567  3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
1568 -{{/expandable}}
1569 1569  
1570 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1571 -[[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]]##
1572 1572  {{/expandable}}
1573 -{{/expandable}}
1574 1574  
1575 -{{expandable summary="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
1576 -**Source:** *Politics & Policy*
1577 -**Date of Publication:** *2007*
1578 -**Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
1579 -**Title:** *"Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing: Explaining Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"*
1580 -**DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
1581 -**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence*
1582 1582  
1583 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
2066 +== Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions ==
2067 +
2068 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing on Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"}}
2069 +**Source:** *Politics & Policy*
2070 +**Date of Publication:** *2007*
2071 +**Author(s):** *Tyler Johnson*
2072 +**Title:** *"Equality, Morality, and the Impact of Media Framing: Explaining Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions"*
2073 +**DOI:** [10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2007.00092.x)
2074 +**Subject Matter:** *LGBTQ+ Rights, Public Opinion, Media Influence* 
2075 +
2076 +----
2077 +
2078 +## **Key Statistics**##
2079 +
1584 1584  1. **General Observations:**
1585 1585   - Examines **media coverage of same-sex marriage and civil unions from 2004 to 2011**.
1586 1586   - Analyzes how **media framing influences public opinion trends** on LGBTQ+ rights.
... ... @@ -1592,9 +1592,11 @@
1592 1592  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1593 1593   - When **equality framing surpasses morality framing**, public opposition declines.
1594 1594   - Media framing **directly affects public attitudes** over time, shaping policy debates.
1595 -{{/expandable}}
1596 1596  
1597 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2092 +----
2093 +
2094 +## **Findings**##
2095 +
1598 1598  1. **Primary Observations:**
1599 1599   - **Media framing plays a critical role in shaping attitudes** toward LGBTQ+ rights.
1600 1600   - **Equality-focused narratives** lead to greater public support for same-sex marriage.
... ... @@ -1606,9 +1606,11 @@
1606 1606  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1607 1607   - **Periods of increased equality framing** saw measurable **declines in opposition to LGBTQ+ rights**.
1608 1608   - **Major political events (elections, Supreme Court cases) influenced framing trends**.
1609 -{{/expandable}}
1610 1610  
1611 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2108 +----
2109 +
2110 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2111 +
1612 1612  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1613 1613   - **Longitudinal dataset spanning multiple election cycles**.
1614 1614   - Provides **quantitative analysis of how media framing shifts public opinion**.
... ... @@ -1620,34 +1620,48 @@
1620 1620  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1621 1621   - Expand the study to **global perspectives on LGBTQ+ rights and media influence**.
1622 1622   - Investigate how **different media platforms (TV vs. digital media) impact opinion shifts**.
1623 -{{/expandable}}
1624 1624  
1625 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2124 +----
2125 +
2126 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1626 1626  - Explores **how media narratives shape policy support and public sentiment**.
1627 1627  - Highlights **the strategic importance of framing in LGBTQ+ advocacy**.
1628 -- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.
1629 -{{/expandable}}
2129 +- Reinforces the need for **media literacy in understanding policy debates**.##
1630 1630  
1631 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2131 +----
2132 +
2133 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2134 +
1632 1632  1. Examine how **social media affects framing of LGBTQ+ issues**.
1633 1633  2. Study **differences in framing across political media outlets**.
1634 1634  3. Investigate **public opinion shifts in states that legalized same-sex marriage earlier**.
1635 -{{/expandable}}
1636 1636  
1637 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1638 -[[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]]##
1639 1639  {{/expandable}}
1640 -{{/expandable}}
1641 1641  
1642 -{{expandable summary="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
1643 -**Source:** *Journal of Communication*
1644 -**Date of Publication:** *2019*
1645 -**Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
1646 -**Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
1647 -**DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
1648 -**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion*
1649 1649  
1650 -{{expandable summary="📊 Key Statistics"}}
2151 +== Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion ==
2152 +
2153 +{{expandable expandByDefault="false" summary="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion"}}
2154 +**Source:** *Journal of Communication*
2155 +**Date of Publication:** *2019*
2156 +**Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
2157 +**Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
2158 +**DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
2159 +**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion* 
2160 +
2161 +----
2162 +
2163 +## **Key Statistics**##
2164 +
1651 1651  1. **General Observations:**
1652 1652   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
1653 1653   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
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1659 1659  3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
1660 1660   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
1661 1661   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
1662 -{{/expandable}}
1663 1663  
1664 -{{expandable summary="🔬 Findings"}}
2177 +----
2178 +
2179 +## **Findings**##
2180 +
1665 1665  1. **Primary Observations:**
1666 1666   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
1667 1667   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
... ... @@ -1673,9 +1673,11 @@
1673 1673  3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
1674 1674   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
1675 1675   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
1676 -{{/expandable}}
1677 1677  
1678 -{{expandable summary="📝 Critique & Observations"}}
2193 +----
2194 +
2195 +## **Critique and Observations**##
2196 +
1679 1679  1. **Strengths of the Study:**
1680 1680   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
1681 1681   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
... ... @@ -1687,22 +1687,29 @@
1687 1687  3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
1688 1688   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
1689 1689   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
1690 -{{/expandable}}
1691 1691  
1692 -{{expandable summary="📌 Relevance to Subproject"}}
2209 +----
2210 +
2211 +## **Relevance to Subproject**
1693 1693  - Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
1694 1694  - Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
1695 -- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
1696 -{{/expandable}}
2214 +- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.##
1697 1697  
1698 -{{expandable summary="🔍 Suggestions for Further Exploration"}}
2216 +----
2217 +
2218 +## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**##
2219 +
1699 1699  1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
1700 1700  2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
1701 1701  3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
1702 -{{/expandable}}
1703 1703  
1704 -{{expandable summary="📄 Download Full Study"}}
1705 -[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
1706 -##~{~{/expand}}##
1707 -{{/expandable}}
1708 -{{/expandable}}
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 +
2229 +----
2230 +
2231 +## **📄 Download Full Study**
2232 +[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]##
2233 +{{/expand}}