22-Sep-2026 Concordia researchers find convenience, drinking water access and advertising drive global bottled water consumption Concordia University A Concordia University survey of over 15,000 people in 81 countries reveals why single-use plastic water bottles remain popular despite known health risks. Researchers identified three consumer types—driven by convenience, advertising, or limited access to safe drinking water—shaped by age, education, and infrastructure. The findings, published in Journal of Cleaner Production, could help policymakers craft more targeted strategies to curb plastic bottle reliance. Journal Journal of Cleaner Production Funder Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
17-Sep-2026 Family resources and career exploration shape students’ search skills ECNU Review of Education A study of 15-year-old students in Shanghai and Hong Kong finds persistent socioeconomic differences in their ability to search for educational and career opportunities. At the same time, students who took part in career and educational exploratory activities reported stronger search competencies, regardless of socioeconomic background. Journal ECNU Review of Education
17-Sep-2026 Graduate employability study finds career-connected learning and real-world experience are priorities for college graduates University of Phoenix University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars affiliated with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) have published a peer-reviewed study examining how higher education institutions can support graduate employability as workplace skill demands continue to change. Published in the International Journal of Innovative Business Strategies, as the article, “Graduate Employability in a Changing World,” the mixed-methods study draws on the perspectives of 380 graduates of U.S. colleges and universities and found strong agreement that employability is supported when academic learning is intentionally connected to careers, practical applications and opportunities to develop adaptable skills.
17-Sep-2026 Multilingual AI cognitive screening for Chinese-Speaking community enables early detection using speech-based biomarkers in English and Chinese The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, is a growing challenge in ageing societies. Early detection is crucial, as timely intervention can improve care planning, monitoring and quality of life. Yet cognitive decline is often identified only after symptoms have become more pronounced, limiting opportunities for support. Journal Brain Sciences
17-Sep-2026 Shanghai’s education puzzle: Four mysteries behind a world-class school systems ECNU Review of Education How has Shanghai built one of the world's highest-performing school systems despite features often criticized by international observers? A conceptual paper explores four "mysteries" behind Shanghai's educational success: equity, resource sharing, leadership legitimacy, and teacher collaboration. The authors argue that Shanghai's performance cannot be explained by any single factor, but rather by the interaction of values, policies, leadership practices, and approaches to teaching and learning. Journal ECNU Review of Education
15-Sep-2026 The hidden cost of pressure to be a perfect parent Griffith University The pressure to be the perfect parent can be overwhelming, but social media and perceived world threats are causing some to be overprotective parents, and it is having a negative impact on our youth. Journal Family Relations
8-Sep-2026 Disease burden and productivity loss of T2DM in the Western Pacific region from 1990 to 2050: A modeling study using GBD 2021 KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. The present study investigated the disease burden and associated productivity losses attributable to T2DM among adults, while also forecasting the disease burden through 2050. The study adopted a quantitative approach and drew upon datasets obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, the World Bank, the United Nations, and the International Labor Organization. Projections based on the BAPC model indicate that the ASDR will rise to 2243.12 per 100,000 population by 2050. The estimated annual productivity loss attributable to T2DM in the region exceeds 220 billion U.S. dollar (USD). Comprehensive and sustainable interventions, including health policies, educational initiatives, and social protection measures, are needed to reduce disparities associated with T2DM. Journal Pharmacoeconomics and Policy
8-Sep-2026 Study finds social, financial, and healthcare factors shape resilience in adults with sickle cell disease Binghamton University A new study explores how individual and community health experiences of adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) shape resilience — the capacity to adapt to adversity. Journal Journal of Sickle Cell Disease
8-Sep-2026 Knowing right from wrong is only part of the story Universiteit van Amsterdam What does it mean when a young person seems to know the difference between right and wrong, but still repeatedly crosses the line? For professionals working with adolescents who display problematic or transgressive behaviour, such contradictions can be difficult to understand and assess. New research from the University of Amsterdam suggests that one reason may be that conscience is not a single, fixed characteristic. Instead, it is a dynamic system in which several psychological abilities need to work together. Psychologist Julia Tiemersma will defend her dissertation on the topic on 11 September at the UvA.
