AI and Machine Learning, Then and Now
Researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are developing computer programs that can not only sort through large amounts of data, but learn from it and inform future strategic decisions. Washington State University (WSU) brought this topic to our attention in their article, “Using machine learning to solve real-world data problems for…
Read MoreFindability with Metadata
Metadata has made the news for great things and not so great things. What does the future look like for this informational and findability tool? The answer may be in traditional data warehousing principles. Upside brought this to our attention in their article, “Where Next for Metadata.” Data lakes have a reputation of being the most…
Read MoreTaxonomy Manager Needed
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, indexing, semantic technology, 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 MoreTechnology to Protect the Technology
With the dramatic increase in the volume of data, organizations are making it a high priority to better manage their data and keep it secure. A new resolution for 2020 means many will be spending more on IT to meet these goals. Digital Insurance brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Better data…
Read MoreWhy Internet of Things Matters
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an increasingly growing topic of conversation both in the workplace and home alike. It’s a concept that not only has the potential to impact how we live and work, but could change the foundation of all things technology-based. But what exactly is IoT? Simply put, this is the…
Read MoreTechnology is Fighting the Virus
Misinformation is the cause of so many problems, not excluding the constantly changing and often conflicting information around the coronavirus. CNBC brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Facebook, Amazon, Google and more met with WHO to figure out how to stop coronavirus misinformation.” The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a daylong meeting…
Read MoreSocial Determinants of Health and Machine Learning
A machine learning algorithm accurately predicts inpatient and emergency department utilization using only publicly available social determinants of health (SDOH) data. Health IT Analytics brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Machine Learning Uses Social Determinants Data to Predict Utilization.” The ability to determine a patient’s risk of utilization without interacting with the patient…
Read MorePeer Review and Access
A vital and often overlooked aspect of peer review is that in the current system, peer reviewers are normally not paid for their work. Instead, they are rewarded by means of acknowledgment in journals, positions on editorial boards, free journal access, discounts on author fees, etc. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Let Authors…
Read MoreEncryption Might Be the Key
Maintaining the security of your data can be a challenge. If you already use encryption as the method of security, you know it can be a pain. Not the encryption part, but the management of encrypted software as well as the sharing, updating, and don’t forget “the backups”. It is quite the ordeal. Business Matters brought…
Read MoreTypes of Search
In the last six years, visual search market revenue has increased 29% year-over-year. So what exactly is visual search? Forbes brought us this interesting news in their article, “What’s Visual Search? (And Why Smart Marketers Should Care).” Text search is common in the technological world. Visual search capabilities make it possible for a user to search the…
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