Smart Data Collective
MAY 24, 2023
Great customer support plays a central role in a company’s success and profitability. Businesses with an excellent reputation for customer service tend to do better overall and stay in business longer. Companies that miss the mark often lose customers and generate negative reviews online. Unfortunately, bad reviews can deter new customers. What makes some businesses fail to provide outstanding customer support?
Public Health Informatics Institute
MAY 1, 2023
PHII Director Vivian Singletary discusses using an equity lens to rethink a vision for US public health data and infrastructure. The post A path forward to build back better for public health infrastructure appeared first on PHII.
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Frontiers
MAY 9, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Image: Beat Stierli Scientists from Switzerland have identified 19 novel strains of cold-adapted specialist bacteria and fungi from the Alps and the Arctic region that can digest biodegradable plastics at 15°C. This ability, if upscaled to an industrial scale, will save money and energy during recycling Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business.
The New Social Worker
MAY 9, 2023
My feeling is that TikTok can and is being used in the service of free speech; organizing for social change; and providing valuable education to people who might not otherwise have access. That may be why it has been targeted for shutdown.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MAY 31, 2023
Scientists have taken the world's first X-ray SIGNAL (or SIGNATURE) of just one atom. This groundbreaking achievement could revolutionize the way scientists detect the materials.
Gideon
MAY 31, 2023
Rift Valley Fever is a significant viral infection that poses a threat to both human and animal health. RVFV, the virus causing Rift Valley Fever, is known to cause severe illness in humans as well as domesticated animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats in sub-Saharan Africa. In this blog, we will delve into the history of the Rift Valley Fever zoonotic disease and its epidemiology across the African continent.
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Institute of Public Health
MAY 30, 2023
#WNTD Blog: Tobacco and Mental Health - Untangling the relationship and identifying opportunities to progress policy maresa.fagan@p… Tue, 30/05/2023 - 15:59 #WNTD Blog: Tobacco and Mental Health - Untangling the relationship and identifying opportunities to progress policy Mental Health Tobacco and Nicotine Products 31 May, 2023 The 9th European Conference on Tobacco or Health in Madrid attracted hundreds of delegates from far and wide to consider how a ‘Tobacco-Free Generation’ could be achieve
Frontiers
MAY 29, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Scientists have discovered that the recoil created by the flexible arch of human feet helps position our legs in the optimal posture for moving forward in bipedal walking. Understanding how our joints help modern humans walk upright could help us track the evolution of bipedalism and improve care for patients with foot problems.
The New Social Worker
MAY 15, 2023
Self-care does not just happen. We need to be intentional about accountability that holds us to our commitments. As such, devising successful self-care plans requires intentionally considering what accountability measures/strategies to use.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MAY 24, 2023
Taking a daily multivitamin may help slow age-related memory decline, a new study has found.
Gideon
MAY 28, 2023
Omsk hemorrhagic fever (OHF) is a rare viral disease primarily found in Western Siberia, Russia. The virus responsible for OHF belongs to the tick-borne flavivirus group and is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks ( Dermacentor reticulatus and Ixodes persulcatus ) or contact with sick muskrats. Although human cases are sporadic, notable outbreaks have occurred in 1945, 1953-54, and 1968.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 7, 2023
Cybersecurity is essential for any organization looking to stay competitive in today’s digital world. However, the average data breach cost is staggering— $3.86 million —and organizations are constantly at risk of cyber-attacks and malicious actors. In order to protect your business from these threats, it’s essential to understand what digital transformation entails and how you can safeguard your company from cyber risks.
Institute of Public Health
MAY 2, 2023
Our Work admin Tue, 02/05/2023 - 17:38 Our Work We focus on promoting health and wellbeing, improving health equity, and reducing health inequalities throughout the life course. This covers a wide range of topics within the broad theme of public health which can be seen below. We work with a variety of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, community organisations, and policymakers at local and national level to ensure that public health policies are equitable and based on the best av
Frontiers
MAY 25, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Macrotermes termite mound in Namibia. Image credit: D. Andréen Scientists studied the ‘egress complex’ of Macrotermes michaelseni termites from Namibia, which appears to promote moisture regulation and gas exchange. They showed that the layout of this lattice-like network of tunnels can intercept wind around the termite mound to create turbulence inside, which can power ventilation and control the interior climate.
The New Social Worker
MAY 24, 2023
When we meet a client or patient we are working with for the first time, we often subconsciously make judgments or assumptions. Admitting this is an important place to start.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MAY 18, 2023
Fifty-three percent of the world's largest freshwater lakes are in decline, storing less water than they did three decades ago, according to a new study. The study analyzed satellite observations dating back decades to measure changes in water levels in nearly 2,000 of the world's biggest lakes and reservoirs. It found that climate change, human consumption and sedimentation are responsible.
The NACCHO Podcast Series
MAY 5, 2023
In this week’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials ’ Government Affairs team members Kerry Allen and Lauren Mastroberardino provided an update on the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process in Congress, including how the debt ceiling negotiations may factor in, as well as ongoing congressional investigations into COVID-19 origins.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 4, 2023
If you’re like most small business owners, cybersecurity is probably the last worry on your mind. Between growing a business and dealing with day-to-day tasks, it’s easy to let your cyber presence fade into the background of your thoughts. Unfortunately, as the world becomes more and more digital, cybersecurity risks are growing at a rapid pace. As a small business owner, this means that you and your business could be at risk of being attacked this very second.
CSTE
MAY 10, 2023
Leaders on Capitol Hill are in the throes of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Appropriations process, determining where to invest scarce federal resources as Democrats and Republicans in Congress simultaneously debate how to approach lifting the federal debt ceiling, which could be reached as soon as June 1. The divided Congress must not only agree on how to fund the federal government before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, but must also raise the debt ceiling to ensure the United States do
Frontiers
MAY 4, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers from Brazil showed that Amazonian dark earth (ADE), soils enriched by Amerindian people thousands of years ago, increases the establishment and growth of seedlings of tree species important for reforestation. By copying the composition of ADE, especially its microbes, reforestation in Brazil and elsewhere could be sped up Between approximately 450 BCE and 950 CE, millions of Amerindian people living in today’s Amazonia transformed the orig
The New Social Worker
MAY 18, 2023
Networking and collaboration are big terms heard throughout social work. That old adage of "it's not what you know but who you know" comes to mind.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MAY 31, 2023
Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, a study has found. In a set of experiments, individual plant cells responded to the touch of a very fine glass rod by sending slow waves of calcium signals to other plant cells, and when that pressure was released, they sent much more rapid waves. While scientists have known that plants can respond to touch, this study shows that plant cells send different signals when touch is initiated and ended.
Institute of Public Health
MAY 30, 2023
#WNTD Blog: Gaslighting, greenwashing and personal responsibility – old and new tropes in tobacco industry interference maresa.fagan@p… Tue, 30/05/2023 - 16:19 #WNTD Blog: Gaslighting, greenwashing and personal responsibility – old and new tropes in tobacco industry interference Tobacco and Nicotine Products 31 May, 2023 On the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, IPH Director of Policy Dr Helen McAvoy reflects on tobacco industry interfere
Smart Data Collective
MAY 17, 2023
AI has been the latest controversy, as it may seem to eliminate the need for human working positions in most professions. Artists, especially, were vocal about their concerns about the technology, considering the system’s merging way of creating art. ChatGPT doesn’t seem to think about the importance of artists after it tells a writer they don’t exist but after citing their previous work.
Gideon
MAY 23, 2023
Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. The disease can be fatal and continues to be a significant health risk around the world. Although the highest number of cases are found in the sub-saharan ‘African meningitis belt,’ people around the world are susceptible to meningitis infections, including in the United States. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 10 people who get bacterial meningitis die, and 1 in 5 experience severe complications.
Frontiers
MAY 8, 2023
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on the biodiversity of the Philippine Seas , new insights into understanding emerging and reemerging viruses , findings on how big data can be used in health care applications , and research on what effects space flight has on human brains. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute.
The New Social Worker
MAY 1, 2023
All of us have times in life that feel particularly like a “big deal.” But, we owe it to ourselves to honor our human nature, which includes navigating life’s highs and lows while taking care of ourselves.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MAY 25, 2023
There is a massive, mineral-rich region in the Pacific Ocean -- about twice the size of India -- called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), which has already been divided up and assigned to companies for future deep-sea mining. To better understand what may be at risk once companies start mining, a team of biologists has built the first 'CCZ checklist' by compiling all the species records from previous research expeditions to the region.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 17, 2023
AI technology has become crucial for modern businesses trying to maintain a competitive edge in the 21st Century. Around 35% of businesses are already using AI and another 42% plan to use it in the future. The rapid proliferation of ChatGPT has gained a lot of attention over the last few months, but it is not the only form of AI software impacting business.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 16, 2023
AI technology has taken off over the past year. While many discussions center around ChatGPT , some of the most critical developments in AI can be seen with mobile devices. Android, in particular, is one of the most popular smartphones that 2.5 billion people worldwide use. David Curry of Business of Apps points out that the market for Android apps is massive since around 75% of all smartphone users have Androids.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 11, 2023
The recent slew of bank failures have created a lot of concerns about the state of the global economy. The good news is that big data technology is helping banks meet their bottom line. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the market for data analytics is growing at a rate of nearly 23% a year after being worth $744 billion in 2020. Big data can help companies in the financial sector in many ways.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 11, 2023
Since the launch of Smart Data Collective, we have talked at length about the benefits of AI for mobile technology. AI has been invaluable for e-commerce brands. AI has also helped improve the performance of apps for a variety of mobile devices. Bhaval Patel of Space-O Technologies wrote a blog post about the growing importance of AI for mobile apps.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 7, 2023
If you are just starting to use cryptocurrency for the first time, there are probably many things you didn’t know about either bitcoin or the blockchain. Blockchains are distributed databases or ledgers shared among the nodes of a particular computer network. They play a crucial role in cryptocurrency systems by helping to maintain a secure and decentralized record of transactions.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 17, 2023
Data breaches have become frighteningly common in recent years. In 2022, over 422 million individuals were affected by over 1,800 data breaches. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Data Breach Report, the number of data breaches decreased slightly in 2022 from the number reported in 2021. However, this was due to a lag in the beginning of the year and the total number of Americans affected actually surged.
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