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New research partnership
New Rochelle, NY, November 2, 2020–Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB), the Center for Biomedical Research Transparency (CBMRT), and Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, in their continued efforts to advance the publication of research with negative findings, announced today the launch of…
How computer scientists and marketers can create a better CX with AI
News from the Journal of Marketing
Artificial intelligence dives into thousands of WW2 photographs
In a new study, researchers have used AI to analyse large amounts of historical photos from WW2. Among other things, the study shows that AI can recognise the identity of photographers based on the content of photos taken by them.
Coronavirus volunteers: Greater satisfaction thanks to online platforms
Shortly after the lockdown began, a huge number of volunteers signed up to help people in coronavirus risk groups – primarily via online platforms. A study by the University of Basel has found that websites such as these can have…
Knowing the model you can trust – the key to better decision-making
As much of Europe is engulfed by a second wave of Covid-19, and track and trace struggles to meet demand, modelling support tools are being increasingly used by policymakers to make key decisions. Most notably, models have been used to…
Millions, in record numbers, seek police reforms
La Jolla, Calif. (October 21, 2020) — Many have recently taken to the streets to demand police reform, but how has the larger public’s interest in police reform changed, including the millions that could not participate in protests during the…
Cognitive elements of language have existed for 40 million years
Humans are not the only beings that can identify rules in complex language-like constructions – monkeys and great apes can do so, too, a study at the University of Zurich has shown. Researchers at the Department of Comparative Language Science…
Citizens themselves contribute to political mistrust
The study by the Department of Political Science at Aarhus BSS shows that the growing trust crisis observed in many Western democracies in recent decades cannot merely be attributed to news criteria from the media and prioritisation of personal-interest stories.…
Save it or spend it? Advertising decisions amid consumer word-of-mouth
New research finds it depends on what consumers are saying and what the ads are doing
‘Happy ending effect’ can bias future decisions, say scientists
Study reveals brain mechanisms underlying irrational decision-making
Utilizing telemedicine in the ER can reduce wait times and patient length of stay
INFORMS Journal Information Systems Researc h New Study Key Takeaways: Increasing telemedicine availability in the emergency room (ER) significantly reduces the average patients’ hospital stay. Using telemedicine if there is a demand surge or supply shortage rapidly decreases ER hospital…
‘Classified knots’: uOttawa researchers create optical framed knots to encode information
In a world first, researchers from the University of Ottawa in collaboration with Israeli scientists have been able to create optical framed knots in the laboratory that could potentially be applied in modern technologies. Their work opens the door to…
Swallowing, communication management of tracheostomy, laryngectomy in context of COVID-19
What The Article Says: This review synthesizes the literature regarding tracheostomy and laryngectomy management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: José Vergara, B.Sc., S.L.P., of the University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil, is the corresponding author. To…
Deep neural networks show promise for predicting future self-harm based on clinical notes
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina use deep learning models to identify patients at risk of intentional self-harm based on unstructured patient clinical notes alone
New research determines if political “air war” or “ground game” is most effective
Study analyzes multichannel marketing in US presidential elections
Connecting through data
Geographic information science professor Krzysztof Janowicz receives a $5 million NSF grant to pursue large-scale open knowledge graphs
Some employees more likely to adhere to information security policies than others
Information security policies (ISP) that are not grounded in the realities of an employee’s work responsibilities and priorities exposes organizations to higher risk for data breaches, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The study’s…
Detecting fake online photos, videos with a computerized brain
Nearly $1.2 million in grants will help University of Missouri researchers create an intelligent computer detection system
Unlocking the secrets of plant genomes in high resolution
Computer Science: publication in Genome Biology
Analysis of COVID-19 publications identifies research gaps
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific and medical journals have published over 100,000 studies on SARS-CoV-2. But according to data scientists who created a machine-learning tool to analyze the deluge of publications, basic lab-based studies on the microbiology…
New tracking technology will help fight rhino poaching in Namibia
Interactive software safe and cost-effective way to keep watchful eye on endangered black rhinos
Better customer care on Twitter leads to nearly 20% increase in customer satisfaction
CATONSVILLE, MD, September 3, 2020 – Social media has forever changed our society and how people do business. A 2013 report by J.D. Power found nearly two-thirds of customers have used a company’s social media site to connect with customer…
Paper ballots, risk-limiting audits can help defend elections and democracy, study finds
A multifaceted approach is the best way to address election infrastructure security, say researchers
Travel site aggregators face challenges when compared to airlines that market directly
CATONSVILLE, MD, September 2, 2020 – If you are a budget-conscious traveler, there is a chance you’ve used a travel site aggregator like Orbitz to book your air transportation. Or, perhaps you shopped around on multiple aggregators, and made your…
Detailed dataset of measures to curb COVID-19 ready for statistical analyses
The Complexity Science Hub Vienna compiled more than 6,000 governmental interventions from 56 countries and 24 US states in unprecedented granularity.
Health IT improves engagement in preconception health to reduce racial disparities
New research from Boston Medical Center highlights the benefits of using health technology to engage African American and Black women earlier in preconception care in an effort to close the gap on racial disparities in birth outcomes and maternal mortality.…
Trust the power of markets
People trust decisions made by groups, but information markets are more accurate
Electronic alert reduces excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma relievers
An automatic, electronic alert on general practitioners’ (GPs) computer screens can help to prevent excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma reliever medication, according to research presented at the ‘virtual’ European Respiratory Society International Congress. [1] The alert pops up when GPs…
New MIT PRESS book is a wake-up call for America to democratize data
Julia Lane’s “Democratizing Our Data: A Manifesto”
PLOS and LibLynx partner to develop open access analytics
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and LibLynx announced a partnership today to develop ground-breaking analytics that better communicate the usage and impact of Open Access (OA) content. A critical component in the development of sustainable funding models for OA…
University of Missouri awarded $1.5 million to improve traffic safety, reduce congestion
MU engineers developing real-time, smart traffic management system for first use in greater St. Louis
Four-compartment modeling can help determine best COVID-19 control strategy
Researchers in China identified four key population categories useful in guiding COVID-19 public health policies aimed at minimizing the spread of the disease and reducing fatalities. The team, led by Dr. Baoguo Jiang of the Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology…
Consumers don’t fully trust smart home technologies
Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, UK consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy and security of these technologies, a study by WMG, University of Warwick has shown.Smart Home…
Properly-equipped laypersons can potentially reverse opioid overdose mortality
In the race against time to reverse overdose, community members supplied with naloxone and a smartphone application can act in the crucial moments prior to EMS arrival
Bargaining and the three-way transaction defines the daily deal market
Researchers studied the relationships between daily deal platforms, merchants and consumers.
How does ridesourcing substitute for public transit network?
New research by SMART finds that one third of ridesourcing substitutes public transit
Using techniques from astrophysics, researchers can forecast drought up to ten weeks ahead
Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed a system which can accurately predict a period of drought in East Africa up to ten weeks ahead. Satellite imagery is already used in Kenya to monitor the state of pastures and…
Our itch to share helps spread COVID-19 misinformation
To stay current about the Covid-19 pandemic, people need to process health information when they read the news. Inevitably, that means people will be exposed to health misinformation, too, in the form of false content, often found online, about the illness.
No keys to the kingdom: New single sign-on algorithm provides superior privacy
Researchers develop cryptographic scheme that completely hides your personal information from third parties when using single sign-on systems.
No keys to the kingdom: New single sign-on algorithm provides superior privacy
Researchers develop cryptographic scheme that completely hides your personal information from third parties when using single sign-on systems.
Researchers design COVID-19 knowledge base and risk assessment tool powered by AI
FAU’s College of Engineering and computer science machine learning project receives NSF rapid grant
Study quantifies socioeconomic benefits of satellites for harmful algal bloom detection
As Americans head to the shores and lakefronts this summer, a new analysis reveals just how valuable satellites-based detection of harmful algal blooms can be in protecting visitors and residents alike
Researchers design COVID-19 knowledge base and risk assessment tool powered by AI
FAU’s College of Engineering and computer science machine learning project receives NSF rapid grant
Supply constraint from earthquakes in Japan in input-output analysis
Many people can recall shocking news images of Japan sustaining earthquake damage. Between 1996 and September of 2018, there were 155 earthquakes in Japan that resulted in human injuries. In 20 of these earthquakes, people have gone missing or were…
Study quantifies socioeconomic benefits of satellites for harmful algal bloom detection
As Americans head to the shores and lakefronts this summer, a new analysis reveals just how valuable satellites-based detection of harmful algal blooms can be in protecting visitors and residents alike
Supply constraint from earthquakes in Japan in input-output analysis
Many people can recall shocking news images of Japan sustaining earthquake damage. Between 1996 and September of 2018, there were 155 earthquakes in Japan that resulted in human injuries. In 20 of these earthquakes, people have gone missing or were…
Dieting success: Top performers provide more positive support than peers
CATONSVILLE, MD, June 23, 2020 – The weight loss industry in the United States is vast and generates about $20 billion each year from over 100 million dieters. Commercial weight loss programs design customer-focused program policies to shape and optimize…
COVID-READY helps hotels during and after the pandemic
KIT Spin-off offers software and certification for hygiene and protective measures