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Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 13d

Meta-analysis shows student ranks based on achievement test scores are relatively stable over time whereas those based on school grades are not. Overall, this suggests placement decisions based on these measures should be reassessed at least every 1-2 years. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

The stability of students’ academic achievement in school: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

Assessments of school achievement play a central role in education. For example, they are used in educational diagnostics to inform long-term placemen…

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks. I hate it.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 13d

Co-Author Jennifer Caputo is a FSU Sociology alum!!

Demography - the flagship journal of PAA @readdemography.bsky.social · 13d

In “Single Parenthood, Gender & Mortality” @minekuhn.bsky.social @angelacar.bsky.social J Caputo, L Ahrenfeldt & @annaoksuzyan.bsky.social examine “variations in mortality by pathway into single p'hood" & other factors. @sociologytiu.bsky.social @mpidr.bsky.social read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 13d

Very cool. Thanks for sending!!

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UM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 13d

We are thrilled to have Laura Schechter join us Monday to present her Dakar study investigating the extent to which collusion can explain the under-provision of clean sanitation technologies in developing countries. psc.isr.umich.edu/events/zivin... @uwcsde.bsky.social

Imperfect Competition and Sanitation: Evidence from Randomized Auctions in Senegal

Laura Schechter
University of Wisconsin
Sept. 29, 2025
PSC Brown Bag Series 2025
Join us live or on Zoom
ISR (Thompson St.) Room 1430 | Mondays at noon

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 14d

Join the Program in Survey and Data Science for Curtiss Cobb (VP of Research, Meta): Balancing Theory with Practice: How to Develop Successful Industry Research Practitioners
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pentathlos.bsky.social @pentathlos.bsky.social · 13d

#academicsky #open #skybrarians

RIO (Research Ideas and Outcomes) journal @riojournal.com · 14d

👂We hear that recognising & opening up #research outputs beyond #research articles has come up multiple times at #OASPA2025.

🫣We suspect there are those not yet aware of our #openscience #journal: optimising #scholarly #communication for research ideas, grant proposals, guidelines etc.

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RIO Journal 5 years on: over 300 published outcomes from all around the research cycle | Blog

Five years on, the Open Science-driven journal Research Ideas and Outcomes (RIO) published an editorial that looks back on the 300 research ideas and research outcomes it has published so far. Since i...

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 13d

I am looking for absolutely stellar examples of specific aims' pages. Does anyone have one that they wouldn't mind sharing? I am talking about, basically the perfect one-pager. TIA. #academicsky #proposalwriting #writing

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats! That is a tale of perseverance if I've heard one.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 15d

I'd argue that personality plays a big part of this- the ability to go deeper into an area, versus hop around. My perspective was always the deeper one went into an area/research question, the less relevant it was to other disciplines/areas. Or maybe that is just what my ADHD thinks.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 15d

Yes.... that seems like such a long time ago.

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 17d

A paper in Nature reports that people cheat more when they delegate tasks to artificial intelligence, and large language models are more likely than humans to comply with unethical instructions—a risk that can be minimized by introducing prohibitive, task-specific guardrails. 🧪

Delegation to artificial intelligence can increase dishonest behaviour - Nature

People cheat more when they delegate tasks to artificial intelligence, and large language models are more likely than humans to comply with unethical instructions—a risk that can be minimized by introducing prohibitive, task-specific guardrails.

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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · 17d

🎯 One project per stage = a strong scholarly identity.
🌐 Many projects = a wide network and multiple outlets.
⚖️ The balance? That’s the art of career design.

My post describes my own experience (and discusses others I've witnessed)

www.raulpacheco.org/2025/06/doin...

#RPVSky

Doing a project per career stage versus executing multiple projects: Pros, cons and my own experience

Should you do a single project for each of your career stages or should you

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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · 17d

📚 “Reading more” is on every scholar’s to-do list… but it’s hard to sustain it.

I wrote about 4 reasons to commit and 5 practical tips to help you build a reading practice that lasts.

My post can be read here 👉 www.raulpacheco.org/2025/04/deve...

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Developing a READING practice: 4 reasons and 5 tips

“You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 17d

So far in 2025, I have reviewed 4 articles. I've been included in 10 publications (1 as 1st author and 2 as 2nd author). My take is that I try to do x3 for every 1st and 2nd authored paper that I am part of.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 17d

So- more public health than STEM-STEM... in 2024, when I started trying to be more thoughtful and contribute more, I reviewed 7 papers. I was included in 6 publications (1 as 1st author, 1 as 2nd, the rest 3rd or later). The 1st and 2nd authored pubs, I submitted, the rest others submitted.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 17d

I did not. Because... you know....nerd.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · 19d

Not sure I agree with this. I think it depends on your algorithm- I routinely find educational and informational content in my chosen areas of interest on Tiktok.

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Anna Clemens, PhD @annaclemens.com · Aug 30

You're not alone if you struggle saying everything you want in your paper and keep to the word limit!

Here are 7 tips for you to avoid hours of last-minute word cutting:
https://annaclemens.com/blog/reduce-word-count-scientific-paper-grant-proposal/

#AcademicSky #phd #Postdoc

How to Reduce Word Count

Your scientific paper draft exceeds your journal's word limit? Here is how to cut down the word count - without reducing the content! Must-read for every researcher.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · Aug 30

100%. The move towards adjuncts intensified this in so many ways. 20 years ago, I think people who got TT jobs felt very lucky. But now- I imagine it’s like winning the lottery. So you’re not gonna question whether the job is in a city you want to live in.

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · Aug 30

www.the-scientist.com/transparent-...

Transparent Peer Review: A New Era for Scientific Publishing

Nature recently announced that they will publish peer review reports with papers. Editors and researchers weigh the impact.

www.the-scientist.com

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · Aug 29

Not just because she made my brother, sister, and me Springsteen fans. My first memory of reading was the LP sleeve of Tunnel of Love. But also, it was a hell of a show. 3/

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · Aug 29

But I couldn't justify that much $ for one ticket. I went for dinner and met them back at the hotel. 1 year later, Mom was sick with cancer. Dead 6 months later. Of course, I wish I had just bought the ticket. 2/

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Jessica Bishop-Royse, PhD @jbishoproyse.bsky.social · Aug 29

In 2017, my sister and I wanted to take my mom to see Springsteen on Broadway (she got 2-for her and Mom. I assumed I could get a ticket before the concert, but failed. Night of, I stood in line and got to the window: $750 for one box seat. I had the money. 1/

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David Houston @dmhouston.bsky.social · Aug 28

Where did political conflicts about race, gender, and education erupt? Maybe not where you expected...

Nicely complements this piece by @mirya.bsky.social, @simko.bsky.social, and Rebecca Johnson that explores a similar question using school board meeting videos: edworkingpapers.com/ai24-1102

Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · Aug 28

[43] Excited with this new publication with Jonathan Jacob at the American Journal of Education!

We found that disruptions were predicted more by district affluence than by race, and were equally prevalent in urban, suburban, and rural areas!

Read @ bit.ly/JET_043

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