Publishing and Open Access
Open access in publishing makes it possible for more scholars, policy makers, practitioners, clinicians, and the general public to be able to view, cite, and share work. Their research could have a direct application towards current practices, methodologies, and policies. To keep up with the ever-growing amount of literature, researchers have to specialize more and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Machine Learning
Machine learning is a field related to artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of algorithms and models enabling computers to learn from and make predictions and decisions based on data, without having been explicitly programmed to perform specific tasks. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “The…
Read MoreManaging the Data
Among the latest trendy terms, data mesh is making its way to the top, but what is it? This interesting topic came to us from TechTarget in their article, “Benefits of data mesh might not be worth the cost.” A data mesh is a decentralized data architecture that organizes data by a specific business domain providing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Deep Learning
Deep learning is a machine learning technique that teaches computers to do what comes naturally to humans: learning by example. Venture Beat brought this information to us in their article, “This is what makes deep learning so powerful.” Deep learning is a key technology behind driverless cars, enabling them to recognize a stop sign or…
Read MoreRelying on Data Management
Data management is critically important in any organization, especially in the context of modern technology and the increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making. Every business relies on data and data management allows businesses to better organize and access the information gathered across a wide range of software solutions. Most modern businesses recognize the value of data and for…
Read MoreAI and Analytics
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to materially affect what organizations can do with their data. Tech Target brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Generative AI hype evolving into reality in data, analytics.” Generative models can generate synthetic data that resembles real data, helping to augment a dataset and increase its size.…
Read MoreData and Public Health
Open data and public health overlap in numerous ways to improve health outcomes, enhance research, and empower communities. By sharing and utilizing open data, public health efforts can become more effective, efficient, and transparent. PLOS brought us this interesting topic in their article, “The beauty of (open) data will save public global health.” Public health…
Read MoreSupporting a Data-Driven Culture
A data-driven company requires a clear data integration strategy and a solid data culture. Tech Republic brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How to create a data integration strategy for your organization.” Big data and analytics have climbed to the top of the corporate agenda. Together, they promise to transform the…
Read MoreVirtual Reality’s Role in Research
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that opened many doors for researchers and entrepreneurs. There are countless examples of scientists using this new technology either to develop it further or to experiment with various attempts at its application. Science News brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Virtual and augmented reality: Researchers pioneer process to…
Read MoreHierarchy of Data
Data governance is often overlooked and needs to be understood within enterprise IT. Info World brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Data should be a first-class citizen in the cloud.” Data is often tied to specific cloud platforms or services or is otherwise coupled in a proprietary way. This makes migrating to…
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