How International Relations Theory might help us comprehend the Israel / Palestinian Crisis
How International Relations Theory might help us comprehend the Israel / Palestinian Crisis

The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, and the subsequent massive Israeli military response, have once again plunged the Middle East into bloodshed. Over a thousand Israelis were killed in the initial terrorist attack, while, as of July 1, 2024, some 35,000 Palestinians have died due to Israeli military action in the Gaza strip.

Given the recency and extreme sensitivity of these events, is it appropriate, or even possible, to try to comprehend them with the help of international relations theories?

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Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma Arshadisrael, palestine, gaza, conflict, international relations
Will Autonomous Vehicles Mean the End of Public Transit?
Will Autonomous Vehicles Mean the End of Public Transit?

Autonomous vehicles will mean the end of public transportation…or will they?

Autonomous vehicles (AVs), sometimes referred to as driverless or self-driving cars, have the potential to dramatically reshape our transportation systems. Some of these changes may be positive; AVs could improve road safety by reducing accidents caused by human errors and could open up new transportation options for individuals with disabilities. One significant area of concern, however, is how AVs might compete with other transportation modes, including public transit.

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Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma Arshadpublic transportation, autonomous vehicles, transportation
Antiracism in Action: How Bystanders Can Transform Health Research and Practice
Antiracism in Action: How Bystanders Can Transform Health Research and Practice

Bystander behavior change interventions are designed to encourage all members of a community to transition from inaction to action if they witness violence. Such interventions are designed to extend responsibility of violence mitigation and prevention to third parties who may otherwise be reluctant to act.

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Research, Editor's PicksGeorgina SavageAntiracism, bystander, Qualitative Health Research, health
'There's no occupational beings without the planet': Climate Change and Occupational Therapy
'There's no occupational beings without the planet': Climate Change and Occupational Therapy

Climate change disproportionately affects those who are already systemically disadvantaged and Canada is warming at twice the global average (three times the global average in the artic).  Although green-houses gases produced by health-care services contribute to global warming, they can also try to mitigate the effects of climate through their purchasing practices, focusing on prevention and wellness and increasing access to virtual services.

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Research, Editor's PicksGeorgina SavageClimate Change, Occupational Therapy, climate anxiety
Setting the right steps: Tips for teachers on primary school lesson planning
Setting the right steps: Tips for teachers on primary school lesson planning

Sequencing the Primary Curriculum was written to guide you through curriculum thinking in each subject area we are responsible for in primary schools. It has been designed to be used in small manageable chunks, you can dip into it, find the information you need and then apply it to your planning, teaching and learning. I hope it will be a useful tool for you to use as you shape your curriculum. I see the primary curriculum as a journey for the children we teach. As their teachers we must know the beginning, middle and end of that journey so we can guide our children effectively towards the success they all deserve.

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Research, Editor's PicksMoazzma Arshadteachers, teaching, primary school, primary curriculum
All you need to know about getting settled at university
All you need to know about getting settled at university

Every new environment we visit has its own set of rules, ways of behaving, context, and culture. A university is no different. Just as when you go on holiday to a new place, you need to learn where the sights are, how to communicate (if the language is different), how to get about, and what behaviour is the most appropriate to have a positive experience.

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Editor's PicksGeorgina Savageback to university, university, Students
Manuscripts and Metadata: Peer Review in the Digital Age
Manuscripts and Metadata: Peer Review in the Digital Age

Contrary to the common caricature, the academic world has long been defined more by tech than by tweed. From the typewriting of manuscripts in the 60s to the launch of the first online humanities journal, Postmodern Culture, in 1990,and the founding of JSTOR  in 1994, scholarship has consistently embraced contemporary innovations in ways that enhance its rigour and reach.

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Industry News, Author ServicesGeorgina Savagepeer review week, peer review, technology, generative AI, publishing process
A Technology Wishlist from the Sage Research Integrity Team
A Technology Wishlist from the Sage Research Integrity Team

Interest in research integrity and ethics in academic publishing has skyrocketed in recent years. With the rise of paper mills, AI, and a news story almost every week about data manipulation scandals, it’s no surprise that the academic community is increasingly focused on these issues. This newfound attention has led to a rise in research integrity startups - companies creating research integrity tools in the hopes of combatting these modern threats.

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Author Services, Industry NewsGeorgina Savagepeer review, peer review week, publishing ethics, research integrity, generative AI
False Positives and Red Flags: Navigating AI in Peer Review
False Positives and Red Flags: Navigating AI in Peer Review

Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, there has been concern among educators, authors, editors, and reviewers about the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in writing research papers. An influx of “AI Detectors” appeared online seemingly overnight, claiming to identify content not written by an actual human. These new tools sparked a wave of emails from reviewers and authors asserting that the paper or review they were looking at was written by AI, based on these detectors’ results.

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Author ServicesGeorgina Savagepeer review week, peer review, generative AI, AI, ethical peer review
Questions Answered: ‘How to Respond to Reviewer Comments’ webinar
Questions Answered: ‘How to Respond to Reviewer Comments’ webinar

On September 18th we hosted a webinar in our How to Do Research and Get Published series. Hosted by Sage’s Jessica Hill, James Baldwin, and Sean Scarisbrick; and featuring Dr Mary Beth Genter, Editor-in-chief of International Journal of Toxicology, and Dr Adam Gordon, Elvert F. and Marie Christensen Endowed Research Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. 

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Author ServicesGeorgina Savagehow to do research and get published, Webinar, reviewer
Redesigning Health: BMHC’s Holistic Approach to Supporting Men of Color
Redesigning Health: BMHC’s Holistic Approach to Supporting Men of Color

The Black Men's Health Clinic (BMHC) is dedicated to breaking down the barriers men of color often face when accessing quality healthcare. By addressing common obstacles such as appointment scheduling, financial constraints (acting as a payor of last resort), and coordination between providers at no additional cost to clients, BMHC ensures men of color receive the care they need and trust.

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ResearchGeorgina SavageHealthcare, healthcare discrimination, inequality, black healthcare, men's health
Bridging Arts and Public Health: A New Framework for Collaboration
Bridging Arts and Public Health: A New Framework for Collaboration

Imagine a doctor prescribing a music class to manage chronic pain, or a public health campaign using theater to address mental health stigma. These scenarios are increasingly common as the links among arts, culture, and public health expand. At the same time, in conversations with public health professionals over the years, I've encountered a paradox: While there's clear interest in art's potential to enhance public health, many struggle to translate that interest into action. The sheer breadth of “arts and culture” makes it challenging to get concrete and specific about its applications to health goals. The public health and arts sectors have both needed structure and direction to guide more cross-sector action and innovation.

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ResearchWehida Niazimusic, Mental health, public health
Streamlining the journey of research into clinical practice: making your patients and practice flourish
Streamlining the journey of research into clinical practice: making your patients and practice flourish

In today’s fast-paced personal and professional environments, maintaining excellence in spine care is not merely an option but a necessity for clinicians dedicated to the highest standards of care. However, operationalizing and sustaining this commitment is challenging, reflecting the complexities inherent in Knowledge Translation (KT). The new article series “Streamlining the Journey of Research into Clinical Practice” will review articles by the AO Spine Knowledge Forums published in the Global Spine Journal (GSJ) are designed to help clinicians incorporate cutting-edge research into their practice more quickly and efficiently.

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ResearchWehida Niaziclinical medicine, AO Spine, Healthcare
LGBTQ+ Faculty Members on Diversity Policies and Practices: Insights and Perspectives
LGBTQ+ Faculty Members on Diversity Policies and Practices: Insights and Perspectives

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become central to the missions of higher education institutions, aiming to create environments where everyone can thrive. As an advocate for the idea of DEI, I believe in its potential in cultivating inclusive college campuses. However, I recognize that the way DEI initiatives are implemented can sometimes be problematic, especially when they perpetuate oppressive systems.

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Editor's Picks, ResearchMoazzma ArshadLGBTQ+, Diversity, DEI