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The effect of #diversity on scientific impact, as reflected in citations, can be studies by looking at the effect of #ethnicity, #discipline, #gender, affiliation, and academic age on citation numbers.

Of the classes considered, ethnic diversity had the strongest correlation with scientific impact.

Papers authored by ethnically diverse teams receive more citations than those by homogeneous teams. Ethnic diversity can enhance a paper’s impact by 10.63% and a scientist’s impact by 47.67%.

While ethnic diversity stands out, other forms of diversity such as discipline and affiliation also contribute to research impact but to a lesser extent.

This indicates that while #interdisciplinary work is beneficial, the diverse perspectives brought by ethnic diversity are paramount.

#science
https://ima.org.uk/24408/the-positive-impact-of-ethnicity-on-scientific-collaboration/

Paper by AlShebli et al. (2018):
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07634-8

The Positive Impact of Ethnicity on Scientific Collaboration

If asked, the chances are that most researchers would say that they do not consciously choose to conduct their research with people that are of the same

IMA

דער קערפער פֿון השם Mar 16

That doesn't seem great. 🤔

"One in five #university #students in #Britain would be reluctant to share a house with a #Jewish #student, according to research that warns #antisemitism has become “normalised” on #campuses.

A report by the Union of Jewish Students (#UJS) found that 20 per cent of students would be reluctant to live with a Jewish student, while 23 per cent have seen behaviour targeting Jewish students for their #religion or #ethnicity.

The findings come from polling of 1,000 students of all faiths and none, alongside dozens of testimonies gathered from the student body.

The report said Jewish students had described facing physical and verbal abuse, social ostracisation and widespread #antisemitic attitudes on campuses."

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/education/article/antisemitism-universities-campus-students-mr6s8pd2j

One in five students reluctant to live with Jewish housemate

Research from the Union of Jewish Students suggests antisemitic attitudes have become increasingly common on university campuses

The Times

Global News Mar 6

Veteran paramedic testifies he couldn’t tell Myles Gray’s ethnicity due to bruising
On Thursday, defence counsel for Birzneck tried to point to other factors that may have caused the swelling in Myles Gray's head and neck.
#Crime #MylesGray #mylesgrayinquest
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719618/veteran-paramedic-couldnt-tell-myles-gray-ethnicity-bruising-injuries/

Global News BC Mar 6

Ancestry Roads Mar 6

#Ancestry has a table with really cool high quality #stickers. Germany, England, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, were grabbed up extremely quick. Possibly an indication of attendees that have ancestors from those areas.

#RootsTech2026 #Genealogy #ethnicity #RootsTech

Things David Likes Mar 3

Dawn at the Cattle Camp by Roberto Pazzi

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxizvoJhCu00

#sitting #bottle #sunrise #cattle #camp #mundari #smoke #africa #south #sudan #men #people #portrait #culture #day #two #full #length #sun #looking #camera #african #ethnicity #outdoors #cows #bull #tribal #village #horn #sony

The Japan Times Feb 28

The U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month and is installing trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to support the effort, a U.S. contracting document said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/28/world/us-white-south-africans-refugees/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #us #southafrica #ethnicity #donaldtrump #refugees

U.S. aims to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees

The figure is far above U.S. President Donald Trump's stated cap of 7,500 total refugees from around the world in fiscal year 2026.

The Japan Times

Richard Michael Blaber Feb 26

https://theconversation.com/understanding-what-motivates-bullies-could-help-tackle-school-violence-259227. Yes, OK- but see: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/23/15-year-old-girl-misogyny-social-media-online-abuse. If this sort of thing isn't tackled, & if #children & young people don't feel safe in our #schools because of their #gender, their #ethnicity, #nationality, #disability, #sexuality or #genderidentity, then the "anti-bullying policies" of those schools aren't worth the paper they're printed on!

Understanding what motivates bullies could help tackle school violence

Aggressive behaviour may be modelled and reinforced in homes, schools, and communities.

The Conversation

Māmā takiwātanga Feb 19

Enroling for a NZ based study on immunity, but what interests me most about this list is that ‘non-hispanic’ is an #ethnicity… is this a proxy for ‘white’ or does it mean something else?