The Ethical Echo: Addressing Participant Distress After Sensitive Research Concludes
Audience: Researchers, PhD Students Goal: To build empathy and establish the core problem that CheckInAI solves. The interview is over. The survey is submitted. As a researcher, you have the data you need, but a crucial question often remains: How is your participant doing? This lingering concern is the “Ethical Echo”—the emotional and psychological reverberation…
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Demystifying AI in Ethical Research: How Sentiment Analysis Can Safeguard Participants
Audience: Research Ethics Committees (RECs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Skeptical Researchers Goal: To build trust in the technology by explaining it in simple, ethical terms. The term “Artificial Intelligence” in the context of human research can raise immediate flags. Visions of cold, impersonal algorithms making judgments about sensitive human emotions can feel at odds with…
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Linda Umegboro: From Research to Recognition: The Power of Data in Shaping Employee Retention
Employee retention has always been a challenge for organizations. Many businesses implement policies based on intuition rather than informed decision-making. However, my journey in research and HR tech has shown that data is the key to transforming how companies address workforce stability. During my master’s program at the University of Roehampton, I set out to…
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Beyond Compliance: 5 Ways Proactive Well-being Monitoring Strengthens Your Research
Audience: Principal Investigators, Grant Writers, Department Heads Goal: To highlight the tangible, practical benefits of adopting a tool like CheckInAI. Meeting the requirements of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is the baseline for ethical research, not the ceiling. Truly exceptional research goes beyond compliance to actively foster an environment of trust and support. Implementing a…
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Linda Umegboro shares essential tools that drive her work as product manager
As a product manager, my work revolves around solving problems, streamlining processes, and enhancing user experiences. The right tools play a crucial role in managing projects efficiently and ensuring seamless team collaboration. While every product manager has their preferences, some tools have become indispensable in my daily workflow. For project management and collaboration, tools like…
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The overlooked connection between human resource and product management
For many professionals, the link between human resources and product management is not immediately obvious. Traditionally, HR has been seen as the custodian of people and processes, responsible for recruitment, workplace policies, and employee well-being. On the other hand, product management is simplified as being associated with technology, data, and user experience. However, my journey…
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