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27.04.2026 | Announcements and News

Call for articles on topical issues

written by: Stella Wernicke, Jana Dreston

We are currently looking to publish articles on a series of specific themes that we know people are generally very interested in learning more about. This is an invitation to all those interested in writing an article on any of the themes or specific topics listed below to please submit a short abstract on a future article idea. If your abstract is accepted, we will invite you to submit a full length-article to the magazine, which will then be reviewed. Your abstract should be around 150–250 words long, and we wish to have your abstract before November 3rd. more

18.06.2020 | Race & Ethnicity

Interview with Academics for Black Survival and Wellness

written by: Regine Louis, Scott Stroud

"Academics cannot stay silent about anti-Black racism, nor can they remain silent in the face of racial violence and injustice. We need to engage in the critical work to dismantle anti-Black racism within ourselves, others, and in the system." - Jeannette Mejia, University of Florida Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student Over the last few weeks, much attention has been... more
10.06.2020 | Big Questions in Society

Hoarding in science, no thanks. Openness and transparency in crisis mode and beyond

written by: Rima-Maria Rahal, Tobias Heycke

During the current SARS-COV-2 pandemic, the scientific approach is thought to be unable to keep up with the rapid pace at which the crisis is spreading. After developing a research idea, it usually takes years to publish the results. Now, however, things need to move faster. One more reason to embrace open scientific practices. The SARS-COV-2 pandemic poses extreme... more
20.05.2020 | Big Questions in Society

Disaster is here, but the lawn looks good: Why we fail to act on the things that matter most

written by: Yael Ecker

Why you can’t stop climate change like you stop a pandemic, and what that has to do with mowing the lawn. We are in crisis, yet our day-to-day routines persist. While I was walking my dog the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how well-kept all the front yards looked. The lawns were mowed and the bushes were trimmed. Our ability to tend to the minor aspects of our... more
23.10.2019 | Big Questions in Society

Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA): the ‘Flaw in the Law’

written by: Juliane A. Kloess, Catherine E. Hamilton-Giachritsis, Marianne L. Wade

Recent figures suggest that the number of young people falling victim to sexual abuse online continues to rise. Given the substantial impact such experiences can have, we are challenging whether current legislation understands the true nature of such offending and reflects the actual harm caused. The rise in ‘online grooming’ According to recent figures published by the... more
14.06.2019 | Big Questions in Society

Toward the LGBTQ+ Friendly Workplace: Are We There Yet?

written by: Marc Cubrich

Gender and sexual minorities in the United States still face discrimination and a number of challenges. What are the workplace experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and is the modern organization LGBTQ+ friendly? Read more to find out. With the 50 th anniversary of the Stonewall riots marked by June of 2019, it is important to reflect on advances for the LGBTQ+ community over... more
20.04.2019 | Generalist Grab Bag

Darkness All Around: Humor, Personality, and Creativity

written by: Hansika Kapoor, Sampada Karandikar

Dark humor [1] is harsh and horrendous humor that makes fun of taboo or serious subjects (e.g., jokes on otherwise traumatizing things/events such as dead babies, the holocaust, terminal illnesses, etc). As can be expected, these are often disputed topics within the broader gamut of humor. Some laugh heartily at the expense of others, while some may find such insinuations... more

The InMind Blog

Call for articles on topical issues

Interview with Academics for Black Survival and Wellness

Hoarding in science, no thanks. Openness and transparency in crisis mode and beyond

Disaster is here, but the lawn looks good: Why we fail to act on the things that matter most

Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA): the ‘Flaw in the Law’

Toward the LGBTQ+ Friendly Workplace: Are We There Yet?

Darkness All Around: Humor, Personality, and Creativity

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