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Natural Language Processing Interprets Data
Making data findable and usable is no easy task. Searching, finding and and analyzing data patterns from the varied data sources requires advanced technology. This interesting information came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article, “Identify Data Patterns with Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning.” Organizations that are armed with the latest technologies like natural language…
Read MoreNet Neutrality and Its Importance to Academia
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has voted to repeal net neutrality rules enacted in 2015 to stop Internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking and tightening control on content. So what does this mean for academics in the digital world? This topic came to us from EdSurge in their article, “Will Net Neutrality Reversal Hurt Digital Learning? As Vote…
Read MoreData Harmony Helps You Do Your Job Better
Crowdsourcing is becoming quite popular. Imagine it is like asking your neighbors for a recommendation of where they got their new windows but multiply it by however big your “crowd” is. It isn’t always about recommendations; sometimes it is developing solutions for a situation that needs the combination of talent and genius found among your…
Read MoreClassifications of Those Rejected
You already know my fascination with odd taxonomies and classifications. Remember the deeper dive into Tom Cruise movies? Or how about the post identifying traits of hipsters? And let’s not forget the one on coffee… mmm coffee. So when I see an article titled, “A taxonomy of the jilted“, you know I can’t just scroll…
Read MoreWhat Technology Are You Wearing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make strides in technological advances designed to improve our lives. Speaking of design, one of the latest uses involves a system that can design new clothes based on people’s personal taste using AI. This interesting information came to us from BT in their article, “Let AI dress you as scientists develop…
Read MoreGraph Databases and Relationships
A graph database uses graph structures for semantic queries. A key concept of the system is the graph which directly relates data items in the store and allows data in the store to be linked together directly. These are the fastest growing area in data management. This interesting information came to us from Datanami in their article, “A Look at the Graph Database…
Read MoreA Semantic Analysis of Constitutions
Using big data analytics techniques, researchers at Dartmouth College have created a taxonomy of the world’s constitutions. This analysis is discussed in the EurekAlert! article “Big data creates family tree of constitutions.” EurekAlert! is a service of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The Dartmouth study applied subject indexing to the documents in order to define constitutional topics, and…
Read MoreAI Everywhere
The typical pattern we see in technological advancement is an increase in performance, cost reduction, and increased public access after a new technology hits the market. Not so with health care, it seems. The increase in technology in the healthcare arena tends to add extra layers to an already-complicated system, which translates to increased costs…
Read MoreLos Alamos Looking for Librarian
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, information sciences, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are evolving.…
Read MoreMaking It Easier to Share
Scholarly sharing is the foundation upon which a collective body of knowledge grows. Technology has definitely improved the speed and ease of sharing, but the practice dates back to when the very first scholarly journal was created 350 years ago. This topic came to us from Research Information in the article, “How Can I Share it?”…
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