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Ársskýrsla Stofnunar rannsóknasetra 2009
(2009) Gunnarsdóttir, Birna
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Ársskýrsla Stofnunar rannsóknasetra 2008
(2008) Gunnarsdóttir, Birna
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Ársskýrsla Stofnunar rannsóknasetra 2006
(2006) Erlingsdóttir, Ásta Sif
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Understanding funding-related bias in gambling research : insights from unhealthy commodities industries and medical/pharmaceutical research–a scoping review
(2026-08-09) Dapo-Famodu, Adetoun; Young, Matthew M.; Tuico, Kyle; Dymond, Simon; Ludvig, Elliot A.; Roberts, Amanda; Rogers, Jim; Sharman, Steve; Stark, Sasha; Tunney, Richard J.; Department of Psychology
Despite the risk of funding-related bias (RoFRB) introduced by industry funding in gambling research, empirical investigations remain limited. To inform understanding of RoFRB in gambling research, this scoping review synthesized 52 peer-reviewed studies (2019–2024) spanning gambling, other unhealthy commodity sectors, and medical research–fields with similar commercial dynamics to gambling and more extensive examination of RoFRB. Findings indicate that industry influence manifests through identifiable patterns and mechanisms, at both micro (individual study) and macro (evidence base and research ecosystem) levels, with varying detectability. While industry funding is associated with influence, the extent of funder involvement in the research process appears to shape the relationship between funding source and RoFRB. Compared to other sectors, gambling studies show inconsistent uses of the term ‘industry funding,’ narrower explorations of industry influence, and more limited methodological approaches to assessing RoFRB. We propose a two-dimensional framework mapping influence by level and detectability, along with a typology of funders to improve definitional consistency. To improve the identification and mitigation of funder influence in gambling research, stronger disclosure standards, adoption of open science practices, and development of a dedicated RoFRB assessment tool are recommended.
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The potential for groundwater heat pump systems for mitigating urban heat islands : aquifer suitability evaluation in Canada’s major cities
(2026-09-17) Lee, Victoria; Rivard, Christine; Raymond, Jasmin; Parent, Michel; Lavoie, Denis; Comeau, Félix Antoine; Newson, Juliet
Urban heat islands (UHI) are a growing issue in the context of global warming and pose significant threats to the public’s health and well-being. The heat rejected into the city air from conventional air conditioners is a significant contributor to UHI. Geothermal energy is an alternative for mitigating this issue by redirecting this heat into the subsurface. This study assesses the suitability for open-loop geothermal technology of 10 selected Canadian cities that commonly experience UHI effects during summer, focusing on groundwater heat pump (GWHP) systems. Utilizing six key criteria related to hydrogeology and geochemistry, an evaluation tool in the form of an index is developed to perform a preliminary assessment of aquifer suitability. Results indicate that Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge are cities with highly favorable conditions for implementing GWHP systems. The other evaluated cities (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa/Gatineau, Quebec City, and Saskatoon) show moderate potential. While these results are contingent on the hydrogeological data available for these major cities, which are often limited, this study, nonetheless, yields promising results for several Canadian cities and has allowed to verify the usefulness of the developed index for conducting systematic preliminary assessments of site suitability.

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