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.
A new technique has been developed to evaluate basketball players' performance, using mathematical models that consider multiple factors such as points scored, rebounds, assists, and relative importance. The results show that certain players excel in specific positions, highlighting the need for more nuanced evaluation methods.
According to a new study, nearly 952,000 California adults seek medical, dental, or prescription services in Mexico each year. The primary reasons for this trend include cost and lack of insurance.
The study found that 35% of U.S. adults aged 40 and older have vestibular dysfunction, which can increase the risk of falling. Individuals with vestibular dysfunction are more likely to report dizziness and a history of falls.
Taking folic acid supplements for at least a year before conception reduces the risk of premature birth by 70% and 50%, according to a large cohort study. The findings suggest that folic acid supplementation may be an effective prevention method for premature birth.
A study published in Menopause found a significant link between hot flashes and lower bone mineral density in women. Postmenopausal and premenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms exhibited lower lumbar and total hip bone mineral density compared to those without VMS.
A new study has found a positive association between obesity and allergies in children and adolescents, with obese kids being 26% more likely to have allergies. The study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and found that IgE levels were higher among obese children.
Scientists from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School and University of Oxford have analyzed data to identify details of the major plate boundary event that destroyed 90% of Pisco, Peru. The study reveals maximum intensity and damage occur few tens of kilometers south of the epicenter.
The system gathers detailed info about weather and road conditions from moving vehicles, providing critical alerts to drivers. The goal is to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths by giving drivers timely warnings about nearby hazards.
State laws prohibiting underage drinking save 732 lives annually in the US, while 'use and lose' laws could add an additional 165 lives. The study found a direct relationship between beer consumption per capita and youth crash rates, with higher consumption leading to higher youth crashes.
The analysis reveals highly polarised gamma rays, providing insight into the central engine's magnetic field structure. The team favours a synchrotron model, suggesting that the jet lifted the magnetic field into space.
Researchers created a method called Minimum Mutual Information (MinMI) to understand how brain cells process information. The tool can identify which neurons encode specific stimuli, such as facial reactions or movement, and how they collaborate.
At-risk teens are more likely to seriously consider suicide if a friend of a friend attempts it, but holding summer jobs can be a deterrent. Summer employment is thought to create self-esteem while reducing isolation and substance abuse, and can even prevent the spread of suicidal thoughts among friends.
The Einstein@Home project is analyzing Arecibo radio data to find binary systems consisting of neutron stars or black holes. The large computational capabilities of the project will enable detection of pulsars in binary systems with orbital periods as short as 11 minutes.
A study analyzing 28 soybean experiments found no significant yield advantage for early plantings, regardless of region or variety. However, delaying plantings beyond the critical date in late May or early June led to a substantial loss of yields, suggesting producers should prioritize timely planting.
A team of scientists from McMaster University and around the world analyzed rabies transmission data and found evidence for low levels of transmission, suggesting that elimination of canine rabies is a realistic goal. Achieving vaccination coverage of 60% or more in dog populations in Africa would be feasible through annual campaigns.
A study led by UCF scientist Wade Winterhalter uses cricket reproduction patterns to predict the impact of global warming on humans. The research combines global warming models with biological predictions, simulating daily and seasonal temperature changes in crickets over a six-degree Celsius increase.
Primary care physicians working in clinics with a high proportion of minority patients report less access to resources and higher levels of burnout. These challenges contribute to the complexities of providing quality care to complex, underserved patient populations.
Researchers found that every second of compression pause reduces the likelihood of successful return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) by 1%. Effective CPR requires minimal interruptions, with powerful chest compressions being crucial.
The system will enable researchers from seven disciplines to perform virtual experiments and address open problems in their fields, including infectious disease dynamics, material development, and human interactions. The instrument is expected to promote technology transfer and enhance the diversity of computational science talent.
A new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that smaller chimpanzees use political behavior, such as grooming, to secure top positions rather than relying on physical aggression. This finding is based on 10 years of observations of dominant male chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, Tanzania.
Satellites like TOPEX/Poseidon can supplement USGS ground measurements with little to no cost, offering detailed flood data. The Ohio State software uses an algorithm to differentiate between water and snow cover, enabling precise measurements of flooded regions.
Satellite data from NASA's Aura and Terra satellites shows a nearly 50% decline in nitrogen dioxide levels and a 20% drop in carbon monoxide levels during the 2008 Olympic pollution controls. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of air quality restrictions, but also highlight challenges in detecting sulfur dioxide due to its longe...
Researchers have demonstrated the existence of antiferromagnetic coupling in a specially built semiconductor device, which could enable magnetic data storage and processing. This discovery raises hopes for even smaller and faster gadgets that could utilize this property.
A study analyzing data from 8,563 trauma patients found no significant differences in the initial assessment and management of injuries based on ethnicity. However, minority patients were more likely to be younger, less insured, and treated at public hospitals.
A study of British men and women found that a high proportion are not using condoms when having sex with a new partner. Condom use is particularly low among people in their 30s and 40s with an age difference of five or more years.
Studies examine racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension care and control, finding that racial disparities contribute to nearly 8,000 preventable deaths from heart disease and stroke annually. Researchers also investigate how medication prescribing and blood pressure control vary between ethnic groups in England, revealing signifi...
A University of Missouri study finds that analysts' self-interests influence the value of street earnings, leading to upward bias in glamour stocks. This biases makes street earnings less useful for predicting future earnings of high-growth stocks.
The study found that more Americans are living with hypertension, rather than dying from it. Treatment and control rates have improved, especially among men and certain ethnic groups.
A research team has found evidence linking bisphenol A to diabetes and heart disease in adults. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed data from over 1,400 adults and found a significant association between high BPA levels and an increased risk of these diseases.
Research at the University of Leicester finds that past experience with a particular GP and expectation of continuing care from the same GP are key predictors of patient trust. This suggests that planned changes to primary care delivery in the UK may negatively impact medical outcomes.
A study published in Circulation found that American Indians have a higher incidence of stroke compared to white and black Americans, with first strokes being more deadly. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, and cigarette smoking.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a new technique that enables creating detailed high-resolution images of cellular molecules. The method uses high-energy X-ray beams and complex algorithms to overcome current technology limitations.
Recent M.D.-Ph.D. graduates are more likely to pursue research careers due to factors such as substantial career involvement in research and lower educational debt. Variables associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing an M.D.-Ph.D. program include female sex, race/ethnicity underrepresented in medicine, and planned training in emer...
Iowa State University physicists are part of the research team taking notes as the first beam of protons begins racing around the world's largest particle accelerator. The collider aims to answer basic questions about how the universe works, including how particles acquire mass and what is dark matter.
Federal funding cuts for physician training programs could lead to a shortage of physicians in community health centers, with potentially over 2,200 fewer staff members. Meanwhile, home blood pressure monitoring has been shown to be more effective than office measurements in predicting risk of death for patients with 'white coat hypert...
A recent study by UC Irvine reveals that older Vietnamese Americans are more likely to experience mental health issues, including depression and PTSD, stemming from their experiences as political refugees. The findings highlight the need for improved community mental health services to address these long-standing problems.
A study found that individuals with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer are at two-fold increased risk of developing subsequent cancers, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. The association was strongest in younger participants, suggesting a possible inherited predisposition to cancer.
Researchers analyzed data from five trials involving 158 patients and found that chewing sugarless gum three times a day reduced the time to pass flatus and have a bowel movement. The study suggests that gum chewing may stimulate nerves in the digestive system, triggering the release of gastrointestinal hormones.
A study found that refractive errors affect approximately half of U.S. adults aged 20 and older, resulting in significant vision impairment. The prevalence of refractive error increases with age, affecting individuals across all ethnicities, and is estimated to cost between $3.8 and $7.2 billion annually for glasses or contacts.
Research finds women whose husbands work long hours are more likely to quit their jobs, exacerbating gender inequality. Professional women with children are disproportionately affected, highlighting a potential return to the 'separate spheres' arrangement.
The DZero collaboration at Fermilab has observed pairs of Z bosons, a rare event that makes its discovery an essential prelude to finding or excluding the Higgs boson. The observation was made possible by analyzing nearly 200 trillion proton-antiproton collisions.
Researchers have developed a haplotype map of the human genome to study genetic diseases. The Cold Spring Harbor Protocols journal provides step-by-step instructions for analyzing HapMap data using tools like the Genome Browser and DDDP methods.
A 50-year analysis of Narragansett Bay fish-trawl surveys reveals a shift from vertebrate to invertebrate species and from benthic to pelagic species composition. The study attributes this change primarily to global warming, with smaller, warm-water species increasing while larger, cool-water species declining.
A literature review by Johns Hopkins researchers found that hydroxyurea significantly reduces the frequency of intense sickle cell crises and hospital admissions by 68-84% and 18-32%, respectively. However, potential risks include impaired sperm development and unclear effects on leukemia risk.
A study of 3628 children aged 2-11 found that those who drank 100-percent juice had significantly higher intakes of essential nutrients like vitamins C and B6. In contrast, there was no link between juice consumption and weight status or the likelihood of being overweight.
A study by Vanessa Gail Perry found that those who overestimated their credit ratings had lower incomes, less formal education, and were less likely to own their homes. People more likely to overestimate their credit quality tend to be minority consumers with less financial experience.
Researchers found that individuals who chose not to express thoughts and emotions about traumatic events reported fewer diagnosed physical and mental disorders over time. The study suggests that a universal approach to trauma counseling may be unwarranted and could result in misappropriation of resources.
Researchers found that hemineglect patients can unconsciously process symbols presented on the left side, even if they cannot consciously perceive them. This suggests that the brain extracts meaning from neglected information, but patients cannot make conscious use of it.
A new statistical tool could help explain gene study variations by tracing coding sequences of genes to a single ancestral copy, accounting for genetic differences among subpopulations. Researchers will use this approach to analyze data from an existing database on stroke risk in black children, improving disease diagnosis and treatment.
A recent study published in Aggressive Behavior found that high school girls who perceive themselves as attractive have a 35% increased chance of being indirectly victimized. Older teens who are sexually active also face a higher risk, with a 35% increased likelihood of being bullied.
The USC Viterbi School has received a $4.3M DARPA grant to create continuously tunable optical delays for high-speed photonic data processing. This technology could enable accurate synchronization and multiplexing of photonic data streams, potentially revolutionizing data transmission and processing.
A new study published by the American Cancer Society found that observational studies on cancer treatments can be inaccurate due to selection biases. The researchers analyzed data from the SEER registry and found improbable results, indicating how easy it is to generate questionable results in these types of studies.
Researchers found that low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Studies suggest that vitamin D may not have a direct protective effect against PAD, but rather may be a marker for other health practices such as healthy diet and physical activity.
The new report 'Every Death Counts' analyzes data on maternal, neonatal, and child deaths in South Africa, highlighting five major health challenges contributing to the high mortality rates. The authors emphasize the need for national leadership and fully implementing recommendations to reduce mortality rates.
The NIST EtherNet/IP Performance Test Tool helps manufacturers anticipate and mitigate cyclic jitters caused by machine timing irregularities. The tool provides detailed performance data under various conditions, allowing for more efficient tuning of equipment and improved production quality.
Researchers found that consumers with a relational processing mindset, which notices relationships between data, are shaped by context and can apply it to subsequent products. This contrasts with item-specific processing, where data is considered independently.
Researchers have created a new class of statistical estimators called 'centroid' estimators, which allow for more accurate predictions from massive datasets. These estimators identify the most representative solution from the data, overcoming limitations of traditional methods like maximum likelihood estimation.
Level I trauma centers have different survival rates for patients with similar injuries, with some centers achieving as high as 99% survival rate and others only 35%. This disparity may be due to variations in resources and processes.
The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute has released an upgraded version of its IMG/M metagenome data management and analysis system, featuring five new metagenome datasets from recent studies on termite hindgut microbiota and TM7 microbe. The new system now contains 2,953 reference genomes.
Researchers found a significant decline in per capita visits to U.S. national parks since the late 1980s, correlating with an increase in sedentary activities like video gaming and watching movies. This shift, known as 'videophilia,' has far-reaching consequences for physical and mental health, particularly in children.