ResearchPod

'Big Data' has appeared more and more throughout boardrooms and executive suites, in order to determine how organisations extract value from information. Its potential impact on a firms' earnings forecasts is of great discussion, but no direct link to forecast frequency has been made yet. 

Associate Professor Goh Beng Wee from Singapore Management University examines the interplay between firms' engagement in data analytics and their voluntary disclosure behaviour. 

Read the original article: doi.org/10.2308/HORIZONS-2020-145

Liquid crystal-based technologies could revolutionise the control of terahertz radiation — key to the future of high-bandwidth communications.

Dr Masahito Oh-e from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, considers how phase shifters and modulators may pave the way for faster, more efficient 6G networks.

Read the original research: doi.org/10.1002/chem.201803330

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Pain isn't nice, but there are times when it’s necessary - If you don’t feel the pain you should, you’re at risk of doing yourself greater damage. If you feel pain you shouldn’t, that could the first signs of a deeper issue. 

Professor Rayaz Malik and Dr Ioannis Petropolous talk about their work on a new, non-invasive, inexpensive way of detecting early stages of neurodegeneration that could be as easy as an opticians appointment. 

Read their original research: https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-2012 

Synthetic biology, as showcased by Stephen Freeland's work at UMBC, redefines biological systems for groundbreaking applications in biotechnology and medicine, promising to solve global challenges and unlock new frontiers in science.

Or, at least, that’s what ChatGPT has to say about it. 

Our interview also covers how Artificial Intelligence is changing the wet-lab experience of doing research. Plus, the importance of the public domain in owning, understanding, and advancing all the many ways the future is taking shape.

Read his original research : https://doi.org/10.3390/life13122281

Until relatively recently, diabetes was a terminal condition. Today, over 1 in 10 people are living with it, which says something about the success of insulin as a treatment, and also the concerning state of global nutrition. So, we've probably got diabetes pretty well figured out. Right?

Dr Alexander Hamilton speaks with us about his research into alpha cells, amino acids, and why we might need to rewrite the text book on diabetes.

Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171039 

From the 1920s to now, technology has transformed radically; from the Spirit of St Louis to super-sonic stealth bombers, from the discovery of insulin to mRNA vaccines, from the candle-stick telephone to a 5G powerhouse in your pocket

As the reports of sensitivity to WiFi and mobile signals rise, we discuss the recognised restrictions , risks, and reasonable alternatives for public health with Michael Bevington from Electrosensitivity UK  

Find more at: https://www.es-uk.info/

Until relatively recently, diabetes was a terminal condition. Today, over 1 in 10 people are living with it, which says something about the success of insulin as a treatment, and also the concerning state of global nutrition. So, we've probably got diabetes pretty well figured out. Right?

Dr Alexander Hamilton speaks with us about his research into alpha cells, amino acids, and why we might need to rewrite the text book on diabetes.

Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171039 

In times of crisis, the public workforce faces unprecedented changes, redefining their roles and environments. The COVID-19 pandemic was no exception, with burnout and fatigue running high among public servants. What does that stress mean for employee behaviour, satisfaction and turnover?  

Assistant Professor Lee Seulki from Singapore Management University reports on data from South Korea, finding how demands like increased workload during crises can affect satisfaction.  

Read the original research: https://doi.org/10.1177/00910260231207332  

Digital devices have changed the information landscape in many ways, be it through podcasts such as this, or accessing medical care. Today, any illness requiring professional medical help may be made easier to manage thanks to having a digital device nearby.

Professor Leonard Egede speaks with us again about how accessing care via Telehealth tools is another facet of his research on race, finance and inequality. Importantly, he sets out the lessons learnt over the pandemic of how simple, cheap telemedicine interventions can improve healthcare access for all.

Read his original research: http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/mhealth.2019.12.03 

The pandemic disrupted leaders on every level. It forced them to re-examine their assumptions about their organisation’s purpose and place in society. It impacted their perceptions and their actions around responsible business, and their leadership attitudes and practices.

The worst of the pandemic is now firmly behind us – although we remain in the depths of an economic and cost-of-living crisis, with the war in Ukraine ongoing. In this first episode, Veronica and Katie are joined by Andrea Winfield, general manager for HR across the western Europe region for Microsoft, to explore what being a responsible business means in a post-pandemic world.

Find out more: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/campaigns/responsible-business/