Articles tagged with Applied Research
Researchers used Longitudinal Data Analysis (LCA) to identify subgroups of adolescents with common patterns of symptoms, improving the accuracy of DSM-IV AUD diagnoses. The study found a one-year decrease in severity of alcohol-related problems after substance-abuse treatment.
A new study by the University of Georgia suggests that older adults often struggle with using ATMs due to lack of training and design flaws. The researchers propose several suggestions for banks to improve ATM usability, including improved lighting, error correction mechanisms, and user-friendly interfaces.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a simple and inexpensive process to equalize charge in rechargeable batteries, doubling their life. The technique uses capacitors and transistorized switching networks to shift charge among adjacent cells, balancing overall battery performance.