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Japan marriage name change policy reshapes career paths for female scientists
Japan’s Marriage Name Law: Unpacking Its Impact on Female Scientists The current debate over Japan’s marriage name law has sparked a heated discussion among academics and policymakers alike. In Japan, married couples are legally required to share the same family name—a rule that has been in place for more than a century. Although this law […] More
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Revolutionizing Access to NIH Funded Research Empowering a New Era of Open Science
Immediate Free Access to NIH-Funded Research: A New Chapter in Open Science The new NIH policy requiring that NIH-funded research be made immediately free to read as soon as it is published in a peer-reviewed journal marks a significant turning point in the world of academic publishing. This bold move places a spotlight on the […] More
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NIH Funding Cuts Endanger Cancer Research and Patient Safety
The Future of Hematological Research Amid NIH Budget Reductions The recent proposal to cut the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget by nearly 40% has sparked significant concern among researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates alike. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has voiced its alarm over the potential setbacks in blood disorder research and the […] More