April, 2023

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CSTE’s AEF Program: 20 Years of Training the Next Generation of Applied Epidemiologists

CSTE

CSTEs AEF Program: 20 Years of Training the Next Generation of Applied Epidemiologists Pop Quiz: What do Finding Nemo, the Safari internet browser and iTunes all have in common? All three are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. CSTE is pleased to add the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) to that list of milestone anniversaries! Since 2003, AEF has guided recent graduates through the expanding field of applied epidemiology.

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How Smart Buildings Use Data to Help Businesses Cut Costs

Smart Data Collective

There are many ways businesses are using big data to make better decisions and operate more efficiently Organizations can use big data to optimize expenses and reduce costs. A modern data infrastructure can help get more value from data by accelerating decision making, simplifying operations, and powering analytics. One of the many ways big data is helping companies operate more cost-effectively is through the construction of smart buildings.

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The right sports bra may increase your running performance by 7%

Frontiers

By Suzanna Burgelman, science writer Researchers are one step closer to understanding the influence of good running apparel on running performance and injury risk. A new study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that greater breast support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, altering the lower body biomechanics of female runners.

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Self-Care A-Z: Breathe Into Poetry—A Self-Care Strategy

The New Social Worker

Be like the trees. Breathe.

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Types of Infectious Disease Tests: An Overview

Gideon

There are many ways to diagnose infectious diseases. A healthcare provider will choose diagnostic tests depending on the types of infection and symptoms that patients experience. Tests include examinations, laboratory diagnostic tests, and imaging (scans). These tests are usually performed on blood, urine, stool, nasal or throat swabs, and tissue biopsies.

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Be a thermostat, not a thermometer

Lara Hogan's Blog

As I’ve learned more about how humans interact with one another at work, I’ve been repeatedly reminded that we are very easily influenced by the mood of those around us. It’s usually not even something we do consciously; we just see someone using a different tone of voice or shifting their body language, and something deep in our brain notices it. If you’ve ever attended a meeting where there were some “weird vibes,” you know what I’m talking about.

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The Role of Data in Understanding Demographics for Effective Marketing

Smart Data Collective

In the past, large data sets about consumers were far more difficult to come by. For small businesses and agencies, this meant being at a significant disadvantage to larger businesses and corporations that could afford to conduct large-scale research. Today, however, this is far from the case and consumer data is more available than it ever has been before.

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Frontiers for Young Minds: Chinese speakers are the latest audience to access high-quality science for kids 

Frontiers

Chinese speakers can now access a growing catalog of Frontiers for Young Minds scientific resources as part of the journal’s expansion into new languages. The launch in China is part of a wider strategy to bring high-quality, understandable science to kids, teens, teachers, and the public globally. Five articles written by Nobel Prize laureates will be featured in the first Chinese-version launch, with more content coming in September.

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What Is Veterinary Social Work? Interdisciplinary Opportunities for Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Most individuals in distress do not first interact with a social worker. Instead, they go to places incorporated into their daily routines. Adding a social work presence to veterinary spaces can provide needed screening, education, and intervention.

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Kissing Mono Goodbye: Why We Need an Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine

Gideon

Mononucleosis was first described in 1885 by Nil Filatov, a famous Russian pediatrician. In 1889, a German doctor named Emil Pfeiffer described a similar condition characterized by fever, sore throat, enlarged spleen, and swollen lymph nodes and liver. He called it “glandular fever.” EBV, the primary causative agent, is present in over 95% of the adult population worldwide.

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Podcast from Washington: Local Health Leaders Use Radio to Reach English and Spanish Speakers About Vaccines and Immunizations

The NACCHO Podcast Series

In this week’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Government Affairs team members Kerry Allen and Lauren Mastroberardino provided highlights from this year’s Local Public Health on the Hill event. This NACCHO-organized event brought more than 100 public health leaders to meet with 120 members of Congress spanning 30 states.

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Data Careers That Make a Positive Impact on the World

Smart Data Collective

Are you interested in a career in big data? As we said before, there are many careers you can go into with a degree in data science. The BLS reports that there are 113,000 data scientists in the country. That figure is growing by the year. Finding a career that you are passionate about is not an easy task in itself. Once you have finished school it is likely that your career will take up the majority of your life going forward – so it’s important to find the right one.

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How Does Next-Gen SIEM Prevent Data Overload For Security Analysts?

Smart Data Collective

Understaffed, with their budgets cut, and overworked — why does that describe the state of security operation centers today when businesses need effective protection more than ever? Cyber professionals are facing more hacking threats than ever before, there’s a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals and a flood of data that is coming from a large number of protective tools.

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5 Reasons to Hire a Marketing Agency that Knows Data Analytics

Smart Data Collective

Marketing is becoming more science than art due to digitization. Data-savvy marketers have access to valuable insights into their customers, performance, and opportunities for improvement. Marketing departments that don’t embrace analytics risk being outpaced by competitors and consumer expectations. A recent survey found that 73% of consumers expect marketers to anticipate their needs.

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The Surprising Role of AI in Making PowerPoint Presentations

Smart Data Collective

We have talked extensively about the benefits of using AI technology in marketing. One benefit we haven’t covered has been the use of AI to create amazing PowerPoint presentations. AI Makes it Easier than Ever to Create Amazing PowerPoint Presentations and Convert them to More Usable File Types AI tools such as Designs.ai can help you create beautiful presentation slides and templates that use A.I. technology.

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How to Build a Resilient IT Team During an Economic Downturn

Smart Data Collective

Resilient IT teams are better capable of incorporating changes, they’re more flexible in the face of adversity, and they can achieve more and less time. Building a resilient IT team during an economic downturn seems like an impossible challenge, especially if you’re facing budget limitations and staffing shortages. So, how can you approach it?

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The Importance of CSRD Data for EU-Operative Businesses

Smart Data Collective

Data reporting is often a requirement for large corporations, but traditionally it’s been related to finances. Many companies need to report accurate financial data to keep them accountable to their stakeholders and customers. However, we’re seeing new data reporting requirements emerge from the European Union that are about to impact businesses worldwide: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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5 Best Server Backup Software for Data-Driven Businesses

Smart Data Collective

Big data has led to some huge changes in the way we live. John Deighton recently posted about this in an article on The Economic Times. John Deighton is a leading expert on big data technology. His research focuses on the importance of data in the online world. Searching for a topic on a search engine can provide us with a vast amount of information in seconds.

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Google Report Shows Android Users Need VPNs for Data Privacy

Smart Data Collective

Consumers are becoming more concerned about data privacy than ever. Last September, the Government Accountability Office highlighted some of the issues about data privacy. If you have an Android device, you will need to be diligent about protecting against data privacy risks. Some of the risks and potential safeguards to consider are highlighted below.

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Using Predictive Analytics to Get the Best Deals on Amazon

Smart Data Collective

Predictive analytics technology has had a huge affect on our lives, even though we don’t usually think much about it. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that the market for predictive analytics tools will be worth an estimated $44 billion by 2030. There are many ways that predictive analytics is changing the way we live. One of the biggest changes is that more people are using this technology to forecast prices.

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Can AI Help Factories Lower Costs Enough To Survive The Coming Recession?

Smart Data Collective

The times are becoming tougher every day, and it doesn’t help that there’s a potential recession on the horizon. As early as now, you might be looking for ways to cut costs and keep your factory afloat. You understand that lowering costs is the key to surviving tough times, but you need help figuring out where to start. That’s where artificial intelligence or AI comes in.

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CASBs Help Cloud-Based Businesses Avoid Data Breaches

Smart Data Collective

Cloud technology has become increasingly important for businesses in all parts of the economy. Zippia reports that 48% of businesses store their most important data on the cloud and 60% of all corporate data is on the cloud. The growing popularity of cloud solutions is not surprising. After all, there are clearly a number of major benefits of cloud computing.

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7 Ways Data Monetization is Changing the Information Technology Job Market

Smart Data Collective

With the technology media focused on how many of the largest players are cutting staff, it might be hard to believe that some computer industry sectors are actually seeing a great deal of growth when it comes to hiring new employees. Data processing specialists who have at least some experience turning raw numbers into actual insights might soon find a number of careers open to them.

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How a city walk may improve your mood: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss

Frontiers

By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed. Walking in the city might be just as good for our mood as walking in nature Time spent in urban environments is associated with depletion of cognitive resources and an increasing prevalence of menta

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5 Ways Layered Navigation Improves Business Intelligence Strategies

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has had a number of important benefits for businesses in all industries. One of the biggest advantages is that big data helps companies utilize business intelligence. It is one of the biggest reasons that the market for big data is projected to be worth $273 billion by 2026. Companies are finding more creative ways to employ data analytics to improve their business intelligence strategies.

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Key Strategies for Leveraging User Data for Content Marketing

Smart Data Collective

Companies are spending nearly $30 billion a year on big data for marketing initiatives. One of the many reasons that they are using big data is to create better content marketing strategies. A content marketing strategy can help businesses establish brand awareness, increase conversions, and connect with their target audience. The goal of creating a successful content marketing strategy is not simply to create and publish content.

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Online Traders Need to Take the Threats of Data Breaches Seriously

Smart Data Collective

Data breaches in the financial sector have become a major concern for businesses and consumers alike. With the increasing reliance on digital transactions and data storage, it has become more important than ever for financial institutions to ensure that their data is secure. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of financial systems and the potential for malicious actors to exploit weaknesses in security protocols, data breaches are becoming more common in this sector.

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Old dogs with dementia sleep less deeply, just like people with Alzheimer’s

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists have shown that old dogs with canine dementia have sleep and brain wave patterns that mirror those found in people with Alzheimer’s. This is the first study to use polysomnography techniques from human sleep studies in old dogs In people with Alzheimer’s, the earliest symptoms are commonly disruptions in sleep rhythms.

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Jayati Ghosh – It’s not just analysis, it’s a call for action

Frontiers

Author: Sorcha Brennan Professor Jayati Ghosh taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi for nearly 35 years, and since January 2021 she has been a Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has authored and/or edited 20 books and more than 200 scholarly articles. Recent publications include When Governments Fail: Covid-19 and the Economy , Informal Women Workers in the Global South , and Demonetisation Decoded.

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The Benefits (And Limits) of Using AI to Extend Laptop Battery Life

Smart Data Collective

AI technology has affected our lives in many ways. For example, we have mentioned that AI has been tremendously beneficial for the financial industry. But did you know that it can also help increase the life of your laptop batteries? The question is how much can it help. We will help you answer this question and explore other ways to make your laptop last longer.

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Cloud-Based GPS Tracking Revolutionizes Excavation Projects

Smart Data Collective

The market for cloud computing is growing faster than we originally anticipated when we started running this blog. A report by Fortune Business Insights states that the market for cloud solutions reached $480 billion last year. Many people are still trying to get a better understanding of the possible applications of cloud technology. We usually think about the merits of using cloud computing in a traditional office setting.

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Obstructive sleep apnea may directly cause early cognitive decline

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Obstructive sleep apnea is a debilitating disease, which can lead to fragmented and poor sleep and daytime sleepiness Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often show cognitive deficits, but these have traditionally been attributed to co-morbidities such as systemic hypertension, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and type 2 diabetes.

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Frontiers ebook releases: April 2023

Frontiers

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on endeavors in combating emerging infectious diseases , contributions to the study of group dynamics , research about gut microorganisms and implications on insect function, highlights from the research on musculoskeletal pain and the latest in promotion of mental health. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute.

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Restoring Asia’s Roar: Our plan to see tigers flourish again in historic locations

Frontiers

By Dr Thomas Gray, WWF Tigers Alive Initiative Image: Shutterstock.com Dr Thomas Gray is a conservation biologist and Tiger Recovery Lead at the WWF Tigers Alive Initiative. His current research focuses on the active recovery of threatened Asian species and sustainable financing for landscape-scale conservation. In this newest guest editorial, he explains how habitats from which tigers have been lost could be restored and how this may help biodiversity and landscape restoration at large.

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