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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. As researchers, our research stands on the shoulders of other researchers.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. However, since the 1990s, public attitudes towards gay rights in the US have undergone a monumental shift.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers.

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Service-Learning Can Be the Bridge to Social Emotional Learning. Educators Should Embrace It.

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Armed with full knowledge of the issue, they dove into the research, recorded public service announcements and canvassed their community for advocates. Despite widespread publicity, this student could not find one wildfire victim who had successfully participated in the program.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

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Rashawn Ray That’s the question a team of researchers at the think tank Brookings Institution are asking, through a new project that will probe the opportunities and barriers virtual reality offers in higher education. Or it might mean taking research off campus. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? Community colleges are central to this.”

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What 3 Charts Can Tell Us About College Graduation Trends

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The benefits are well-publicized, after all. These rates align pretty closely with what researchers have found. Business, health and social sciences are the top three programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. But how many students are reaching that goal? Major Question Source: U.S.