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Tag: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/TRACKING SYSTEMS
Millions of dollars saved when scheduled travel providers adapt to on-demand scheduling
New research based on commuter and traffic patterns
Mind and matter: Modeling the human brain with machine learning
Researchers from Japan construct a human brain model using a machine learning-based optimization of required user information
Scientists adopt deep learning for multi-object tracking
Their novel framework achieves state-of-the-art performance without sacrificing efficiency in public surveillance tasks
COVID-19 vaccination: Examining negative dominance on social media
It’s not all negative
Cocoa bean DNA testing offers path to end slavery and child labour in chocolate industry
Research shows low-cost DNA biomarker technique can trace cocoa from a specific farm to the chocolate bar in your hand
US congressional members struck a different tone along party lines in 8 months of COVID-19 social
Meaningful messaging: Sentiment in elite social media communication with the public on the COVID-19 pandemic
Effect of physician-delivered COVID-19 public health messages on adults’ knowledge, beliefs, practices related to COVID-19
What The Study Did: In this randomized clinical trial, a physician messaging campaign was effective in increasing COVID-19 knowledge, information-seeking and self-reported protective behaviors among diverse groups. Authors: Esther Duflo, Ph.D., of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, is…
Direct flights save lives! New airline routes can increase kidney sharing by more than 7%
INFORMS Journal Management Science Study Key Takeaways: Lack of direct airline routes limit the flexibility of organ transplantation policies. A new airline route can increase the number of kidneys shared between different regions by more than 7% while also decreasing…
Digital government needs to better take women’s digital needs into account
Experts explore the persisting digital gender gap in digital government research and practice and present a vision for future research in this Special Issue of Information Polity
Smart technology is not making us dumber
UC social/behavioral expert explains that tech doesn’t dumb us down
Apps ‘valuable tool’ for patients during pandemic
New research found technology has been particularly important during global pandemic
Understanding and mitigating user biases in online information searching
When searching for information online, the results can vary widely from person to person. Jiqun Liu, an assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Studies in the University of Oklahoma’s College of Arts and Sciences, wants to improve…
Impact of digitization on democracies
Joint Symposium of the Science Academies of Germany, Israel and the USA
New app tracks human mobility and COVID-19
University of Miami researchers create interactive application to analyze patterns between human movement, government policies, and the pandemic
Do customer loyalty programs really help sellers make money?
New study finds that yes, they do, but not in the ways you may think
Spread of misinformation about face masks, COVID-19 by automated software on Facebook
What The Study Did: Researchers analyzed conversations on public Facebook groups to explore automated misinformation. Authors: John W. Ayers, Ph.D., M.A., of the University of California, San Diego, in LaJolla, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit…
Correcting misperceptions about, and increasing empathy for, migrants
Americans dramatically overestimate the number of migrants affiliated with gangs and children being trafficked
Social identity within the anti-vaccine movement
Researchers found a significant portion of Americans socially identify with the anti-vaxx label, presenting potential implications for public health
Changes in pregnancy, birth rates during COVID-19
What The Study Did: Changes in pregnancy and birth rates before and after COVID-19 lockdown measures were estimated using electronic medical records. Authors: Molly J. Stout, M.D., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author. To…
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s shadow figment technology foils cyberattacks
Make-believe shadow world is designed to sidetrack hackers, buying time for the good guys
UTA investigates crowd logistics program to move crops, livestock from farm to market
Designing an Uber for agriculture
Real-world flight data shows continued need for social distancing
REYKJAVIK, Iceland 26 May 2021 – Current vaccination programmes alone will have a limited effect in stopping the second wave of COVID infections in the US, according to a study conducted by scientists from Reykjavik University, University of Lyon, University…
Finnish biodiversity information management inspires globally
FinBIF, which is coordinated and developed by the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus of the University of Helsinki: digitises natural history specimens and produces digital DNA barcodes collects born-digital observation records of professionals and amateurs alike integrates data collated…
New research shows ridesharing services reduce sexual assault
Research Study Key Takeaways: Ridesharing can reduce a passenger’s risk of being a target of sexual assault by providing a more reliable and timely transportation option for traveling to a safer place. The entry of Uber into a city contributes…
Socioeconomic, racial inequities in breast cancer screening during pandemic in Washington state
What The Study Did: Researchers used clinical data to examine differences in breast cancer screenings before and during the COVID-19 pandemic overall and among sociodemographic groups. Data included completed screening mammograms within a large statewide nonprofit community health care system…
E-scooters as a new micro-mobility service
SMART researchers found that e-scooters are not only a last-mile solution to complement transit services, but also provide a mobility service for short-distance transit trips
The impact of real-time feedback in employee reviews
New research shows relationships, favoritism and gender all play a role
Consumer views on using digital data for COVID-19 control
What The Study Did: This study looked at the use of consumer digital information for COVID-19 control U.S. adults consider to be acceptable and the factors associated with higher or lower approval of using this information. Authors: David Grande, M.D.,…
Socioeconomic disadvantage, long-term outcomes after heart attack
What The Study Did: Registry data were used to examine the association between living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged area and long-term survival among patients who had their first heart attack at or before age 50. Authors: Ron Blankstein, M.D., of…
A new theory for what’s happening in the brain when something looks familiar
This novel concept from University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Nicole Rust brings the field one step closer to understanding how memory functions. Long-term, it could have implications for treating memory-impairing diseases like Alzheimer’s
What happens in the brain when we imagine the future?
Research from University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Joseph Kable finds that two sub-networks are at work, one focused on creating the new event, another on evaluating whether that event is positive or negative
Blockchain as ‘TechQuity’: How tech solutions have the power to help the homeless
AUSTIN, Texas — For people experiencing homelessness, missing proof of identity can be a major barrier to receiving critical services, from housing to food assistance to health care. Physical documents such as driver’s licenses are highly susceptible to loss, theft…
A Franco-Australian laboratory working towards better collaboration between humans and AI
A new laboratory has been created by the CNRS in Australia, in cooperation with three major Australian universities, IMT Atlantique and Naval Group, the European leader in naval defence. Its main objective: to develop new ways for humans to work…
Illinois researchers to digitally preserve history of live musical performances
The digital scholarship project will work with materials from Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of burglar alarms
AN INNOVATIVE and fast-paced research project led by the University of Huddersfield has been awarded a coveted grant from the UK’s Home Office to look at the effectiveness of burglar alarms in reducing residential burglary. The three-month project is being…
NYU Tandon announces 2021 S&K scholarship recipients
BROOKLYN, New York, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 – As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing the need for developing cybersecurity experts now nearing 3.5 million worldwide , the NYU Tandon School of Engineering has awarded the 2021 S&K Scholarships…
Yoga only goes so far: How overhauling patient records can curb physician burnout
Wellness programs for health care workers emphasize self-care; they’re overlooking a huge contributor to burnout: Patient records
New research finds seating assignments on airplanes can reduce the spread of COVID-19
> CATONSVILLE, MD, March 24, 2021 – COVID-19 has been shown to spread on airplanes by infected passengers, so minimizing the risk of secondary infections aboard aircraft may save lives. New research in the INFORMS journal Service Science uses two…
Deplhi study considers risk to individuals who disclose personal information online
Literature review and Delphi survey co-authored by City, University of London’s Dr Lyn Robinson reveals priorities for protecting personal privacy online.
Study of 630,000 patients unveils COVID-19 outcome disparities across racial/ethnic lines
Researchers examined EHRs of patients tested for SARS-CoV-2 and found stark disparities in COVID-19 outcomes — odds of infection, hospitalization, and in-hospital mortality — between White and non-White minority racial and ethnic groups
A remedy for the spread of false news?
Study: On social media, most people do care about accurate news but need reminders not to spread misinformation
Big data provides opportunity for rapid research to inform COVID-19 care/policy
The use of primary care big data in understanding the pharmacoepidemiology of COVID-19: A consensus statement from the Covid-19 Primary Care Database Consortium
March/April 2021 Annals of Family Medicine Tip Sheet
Study Reveals New Hope for Men With Common Urinary Issues A new systematic review of evidence recommends the use of behavioral self-management treatments for common urinary issues experienced by upwards of 70 percent of older men. Common symptoms include trouble…
Can the digital advertising market achieve privacy without regulation?
New research shows that the ad networks may have natural incentives to safeguard consumer privacy
Assessing regulatory fairness through machine learning
The perils of machine learning – using computers to identify and analyze data patterns, such as in facial recognition software – have made headlines lately. Yet the technology also holds promise to help enforce federal regulations, including those related to…
Automatic adverse drug reaction extraction from electronic health records
The IXA group at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is using natural language processing to extract adverse effects from health records written in Spanish
Misinformation, polarization impeding environmental protection efforts
UBCO researchers part of global team working to curb misplaced conservation
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