When and Why Antiegalitarianism Affects Resistance to Supporting Black-Owned Businesses.

Understanding how initiatives to support Black-owned businesses are received, and why, has important social and economic implications. To address this, we designed three experiments to investigate the role of antiegalitarian versus egalitarian ideologies among White American adults. In Study 1 ( = 199), antiegalitarianism (vs.

Improvement of pasture biomass modelling using high-resolution satellite imagery and machine learning.

Robust quantification of vegetative biomass using satellite imagery using one or more forms of machine learning (ML) has hitherto been hindered by the extent and quality of training data. Here, we showcase how ML predictive demonstrably improves when additional training data is used. We collated field datasets of pasture biomass obtained via destructive sampling, 'C-Dax' reflective measurements and rising plate meters (RPM) from ten livestock farms across four States in Australia.

Influential factors in patient uptake of influenza vaccination during pregnancy; a survey-based audit in a tertiary hospital setting.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the key influential factors for pregnant or recently pregnant women in deciding on influenza vaccination.

Method: This study was conducted in a single tertiary hospital in New Zealand using an anonymous and voluntary patient survey. Ethnicity, age and stage of pregnancy along with self-reported data on factors that influenced the decision to vaccinate against influenza during pregnancy were recorded.

Contemporary College Students' Reflections of their High School Peer Crowds.

High school peer crowds are fundamental components of adolescent development with influences on short-and long-term life trajectories. This study provides the perspectives of contemporary college students regarding their recent high school social landscapes, contributing to current research and theory on the social contexts of high school. This study also highlights the experiences of college-bound students who represent a growing segment of the adolescent population.

What are women saying about noninvasive prenatal testing? An analysis of online pregnancy discussion forums.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore what women are saying about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in online discussion forums.

Methods: Inductive thematic analysis of content from 13 open-access discussion forums written in English from 11 popular maternity websites from four different countries (the United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, and Australia) between 2013 to 2017 (n = 127 women).

Results: The forums were a space where women were provided with emotional support and advice in making their decision about NIPT as screening option.