Articles tagged with Data Analysis
Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
Comprehensive medical research, clinical studies, and healthcare sciences focused on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Encompasses clinical medicine, public health, pharmacology, epidemiology, medical specialties, disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, healthcare innovation, precision medicine, telemedicine, medical devices, drug development, clinical trials, patient care, mental health, nutrition science, health policy, and the application of medical science to improve human health, wellbeing, and quality of life across diverse populations.
Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
Practical application of scientific knowledge and engineering principles to solve real-world problems and develop innovative technologies. Encompasses all engineering disciplines, technology development, computer science, artificial intelligence, environmental sciences, agriculture, materials applications, energy systems, and industrial innovation. Bridges theoretical research with tangible solutions for infrastructure, manufacturing, computing, communications, transportation, construction, sustainable development, and emerging technologies that advance human capabilities, improve quality of life, and address societal challenges through scientific innovation and technological progress.
Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
Researchers from MIT develop a new coreset-generation technique to shrink large data sets, preserving fundamental mathematical relationships. The technique can reduce massive matrices to smaller sizes, enabling faster computations and improved analysis.
Researchers found that N-acetylcysteine reduced both marijuana and alcohol use in treatment-engaged adolescents. The study's results suggest NAC may generalize to other substances and be useful in decreasing adolescent alcohol use.
Insulin resistance is a key mechanism in the pathogenesis of PCOS, leading to metabolic abnormalities and clinical burden. Lifestyle changes and specific medications can improve insulin sensitivity, but personalized treatment approaches are essential.
A study found that playing Pokémon Go increased daily steps by 955 additional steps in the first week, equivalent to half of the WHO's recommendation for physical activity per week. However, this effect was not sustained beyond six weeks of game playing.
A Baylor University study found that Catholics are more emotionally attached to their workplaces than Evangelicals, with people having strong attachments to God also showing higher job commitment. In contrast, those without a faith tradition are the least likely to be attached to God and their workplaces.
While wait times varied between states, improvements were noted in South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, with Florida seeing "tremendous improvement". However, some states still have a long way to go before wait times are within acceptable limits, and disparities persist between black and white voters.
Researchers are preparing to tackle an onslaught of petabytes of complex data from sophisticated experiments, including CERN's Large Hadron Collider. To keep up with the challenge, experts propose developing exascale supercomputers and smarter networks, as well as reengineering software to adapt to future hardware developments.
A new report by University of Illinois professors recommends standardizing sharing of data sets and software code to improve reproducibility in computational research. The recommendations include documenting digital objects, making datasets and workflows accessible, and implementing reproducibility checks before publication.
Research finds small populations of little brown bats in New York have lower infection levels, suggesting host resistance to white-nose syndrome. This is good news for some bat colonies, but other species show no sign of being able to persist with the disease.
Experts reassess temperature trends, finding that global warming slowed less from 1998 to 2012, peaking in 2016 at a level around 1.5ºC above its level early in the Industrial Revolution. Global temperatures remain high due to exceptionally low sea-ice extent in both hemispheres.
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL develop a sound-recognition system that outperforms predecessors without requiring expensive hand-annotated data. The system is trained on video and achieves high accuracy rates, with applications in improving mobile device context sensitivity and situational awareness of autonomous robots.
EDGE brings genomics expertise to everyone with a user-friendly web-based platform that integrates cutting-edge tools and reduces data analysis times from days to minutes. The platform has already helped streamline data analysis for groups worldwide, including those in Thailand, Georgia, Peru, and Egypt.
Professor Rasmus Bro receives the first Nils Foss Excellence Prize for his groundbreaking work in process analytical technology (PAT) in the food industry. He has developed methods to analyse complex fluorescence data, revolutionizing water quality measurement.
A study of over 38,000 US children found their diet quality improved between 1999 and 2012, but still lags behind, with disparities seen among racial and economic groups.
Researchers propose an integrated strategy for managing and analyzing global neuroscience data to maximize return on investments. The plan includes standardizing data descriptions, developing hardware and software ecosystems for archiving and sharing data, and collaborating with mathematicians to develop new approaches for data analysis.
The Structural Biology and Biocomputing Programme at CNIO has contributed to the BLUEPRINT project, a major European initiative studying the human epigenome. The project has generated a large volume of epigenomic data, which is now accessible for research, facilitating new ways to diagnose and treat diseases.
The SciPhi-XVI supercomputer, delivered to Jefferson Lab in mid-August, has been ranked as one of the world's fastest supercomputers, achieving 425.8 Teraflops with its 264 nodes. The cluster is powered by Intel Xeon Phi chips and will be used for LQCD calculations and analyzing experimental physics data.
A new study from Oregon State University found that 35% of chronically ill middle-aged women don't use the internet for self-care, while fewer than half use online forums to connect with others. The research suggests that lower-resourced individuals are more likely to be excluded from online resources.
The Brookhaven-led SOLLVE project aims to standardize OpenMP functionality features for exascale applications, while the CODAR co-design center focuses on developing services for online data analysis and reduction. This will enable scientists to gain insights from data at exascale systems.
Insilico Medicine developed a novel tool, iPANDA, to derive new insights from gene expression repositories. The method combines precalculated gene coexpression data with gene importance factors for obtaining pathway activation scores, producing highly consistent sets of biologically relevant biomarkers.
Researchers propose a wireless monitoring system for detecting concrete damage using Electromechanical Impedance sensing approach. The proposed WiAMS system utilizes a credit card-sized Raspberry Pi single-board computer, enabling remote data transfer and processing.
A study published in PLOS Biology found that Pavlovian approach can bias human information sampling, leading to irrational decisions. The researchers analyzed data from over 30,000 participants and identified three biases related to reward-driven behaviors, which were more pronounced with higher education levels and age.
A study found that funding and promotion criteria prioritize novel findings over confirmatory work, leading to unreliable results. Researchers recommend a balance of exploratory and confirmatory studies for better scientific progress.
A new study from McMaster University finds that chronic conditions like arthritis, depression, and diabetes can lead to disability and reduced social participation in middle-aged adults. The research highlights the importance of targeting treatment strategies for patients and developing preventative health plans.
A Northwestern University study found that female faculty in STEM disciplines have similar collaboration patterns to their male counterparts, but are underrepresented in large teams and international collaborations. The research highlights the need for a level playing field to address unequal opportunities and promote diversity in STEM.
Physicists use Flickr data to refine travel models and improve predictions on crowd movements. By combining geolocalisation data with existing theoretical models, they can help urban planners better dimension roads and utilities.
A recent BYU study reveals that the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the key factor in determining emotional distress. The research suggests that sunshine has a positive impact on mental health, while extreme temperatures, air pollution, and rain do not have a significant effect.
A St. Jude Children's Research Hospital analysis found that providing feedback to staff who report errors is crucial for improving patient safety. The study, published in the Journal of Patient Safety, suggests that hospitals should focus on informing staff about how their previous reports have helped enhance patient care.
Researchers at UCSB have developed a functional nanoscale computing device, operating on an unconventional type of logic that could be packed into a block no bigger than 50 nanometers. This technology has the potential to store and process data much faster, reducing energy consumption and increasing computing efficiency.
STAT2, a protein associated with viral infections, also inhibits cell growth and regulates cellular processes. This discovery offers insights into overcoming limitations of interferon therapies and developing novel tools for studying STAT2 functionality.
University of Georgia professor Ping Ma is developing statistical tools to analyze big data in disease research, with a focus on small RNAs and their role in alternative splicing. His work aims to provide efficient and robust computational strategies for analyzing large datasets without requiring expensive supercomputers.
Researchers argue that PISA tests only capture a snapshot of students' math skills, neglecting earlier assessments and socio-economic factors. They also suggest that better-qualified teachers can improve student performance in formal mathematics.
Children with postconcussion symptoms experience lower overall, physical, emotional, social, and school quality of life for at least 12 weeks. Persistent postconcussive problems affect up to 30% of children after a head injury.
A team of scientists found that the evidence for an accelerating expansion of the universe may be flimsier than previously thought, with data consistent with a constant rate of expansion. The study challenges the standard cosmological concept and suggests that dark energy, a mysterious substance driving this acceleration, may not exist.
New research finds children without health insurance are significantly more likely to be transferred to another facility after an ER visit compared to those with private insurance. The study challenges the effectiveness of EMTALA, a three-decade-old law requiring hospitals to make decisions on patient transfers independent of insurance...
Researchers at MIT develop algorithms that automate key steps in big-data analysis, reducing time from months to days. The new approaches enable faster data preparation and problem specification, allowing data scientists to produce value quickly.
The Springer journal examines ethics and privacy in learning analytics, highlighting concerns over data management and regulations. Guest editors call for mixed-methods research to better understand drivers of ethics and privacy issues in higher education institutions.
A UT Dallas study found that construction firms in the Gulf region operate with limited safety regulations or enforcement, leading to a high risk of accidents among migrant workers. The study identified inadequate training, language barriers, and a lack of effective communication as key causes of these accidents.
The University of Arizona's INSITE Center helps Fortaleza city planners use big data to understand bus delays and overcrowding. The team developed an online dashboard with real-time data on bus movements, passenger numbers, and weather conditions to inform decision-making.
Researchers found that even lower step counts, especially those taken at a brisk pace, can be beneficial for health. Limiting sedentary time also plays a role in healthy readings for cholesterol and other risk factors.
A study found that at least 1 in 3 gene expression studies contain mislabeled samples, leading to incorrect conclusions. Researchers used a sex-specific gene expression approach to detect mislabeling and found that 46% of human tissue datasets contained discrepancies.
A study by Indiana University researchers found that using a combination of first touch and last touch keyword metrics improves ROI by 5%. First touch bidding prioritizes broad keywords, attracting early searchers, while last touch bidding targets specific keywords used by consumers late in the search process
A study by Rush University Medical Center found discrepancies in hospital rankings due to faulty data, which can skew safety scores down. The authors suggest that rating systems try to account for severity of illness but often rely on flawed metrics.
A new study analyzed industry payments to 8,333 dermatologists in 2014, finding that the top 10% collected at least $3,940 and the top 1% received over $93,622. The majority of payments were for speaker fees, consulting, or research activities.
Dr. Calum MacRae wins $75M One Brave Idea research award from AHA, Verily and AstraZeneca to uncover causes of coronary heart disease. The research project will focus on identifying novel markers in people genetically prone to heart disease.
Research from the University of Exeter found that physical activity in natural environments provides health benefits worth £2.2 billion annually to the English adult population. Over 1.3 billion green exercise visits occur each year, with examples including dog walking and outdoor swimming.
New research from the University of Missouri found that high attendance numbers at arts nonprofit events lead to fewer donations. This contradicts philanthropic culture's emphasis on accountability and success measures.
Patients registered to extended-access practices had a 26.4% relative reduction in ED visits for minor problems compared to those with routine access. This resulted in significant cost savings, but no overall reduction in ED visits.
A recent study analyzing over 1,200 cancer caregivers in the US found that they report a significantly higher burden and spend more hours per week providing care compared to non-cancer caregivers. This highlights the need for better support systems for these individuals.
Researchers from Michigan State University found that creating a stock portfolio based on customer satisfaction data achieves cumulative returns of 518 percent. This surpasses the 31 percent increase for the S&P 500 Index in the same time period, with the customer satisfaction portfolio outperforming the benchmark in 14 out of 15 years.
A recent study analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2009-2014 found that celiac disease prevalence remained stable at 0.70%, while adherence to a gluten-free diet increased from 1.08% in 2009-2010 to 1.69% in 2013-2014.
The University of Missouri has been awarded a five-year, $12 million contract to deliver a comprehensive data science education program for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The program will provide analytical training for NGA workforce and potentially other members of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
A recent study published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality found that Democrats and Republicans have different views on the quality of healthcare, but those with recent illnesses had similar experiences. The research suggests that political differences in opinions about government regulation may contribute to these disparities.
The Great Elephant Census reports a 30% decline in savannah elephant populations over the last decade, primarily due to poaching. The census estimates that there are currently around 352,271 savannah elephants in Africa, with conservation efforts facing significant challenges to protect these endangered animals.
A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that over half of women and nearly half of men aged 18-55 experience sexual function problems after a heart attack. Women were less likely to resume sex and reported higher rates of sexual dysfunction compared to men.
The Great Elephant Census reports a substantial decline in African savanna elephant numbers over the last decade, with an estimated population of 352,271 in 18 countries. Poaching is the primary cause of this decline, with large numbers of carcasses found in protected areas indicating that elephants are struggling to survive.
The study analyzed responses from 142 respondents in 36 countries to identify key findings on traffic safety cultures worldwide. The results revealed two approaches to traffic safety culture: an objective reality-based approach and a threat-elimination focus, with poorer countries emphasizing safety.
The study identified 34 neural factors that predict adolescent alcohol consumption, showing improved accuracy compared to demographic information alone. The findings have significant clinical and public health implications, potentially helping prevent underage drinking.
Physicists at UTA have been awarded a grant to upgrade the software running on the Titan supercomputer to support data-heavy scientific applications. The new system, Big PanDA, will improve operational efficiencies and enable efficient use of computing resources for a wider range of scientific applications.
Researchers developed a predictive tool to assess future SCD risk among the general population. Key findings include traditional risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and specific SCD-related predictors and biomarkers.