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Who gets left behind in the race for renewables?
July 05, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Richard Kemp speaks with Ed Atkins, author of A Just Energy Transition: Getting Decarbonisation Right in a Time of Crisis, about what is needed for an energy transition to be just. They discuss the need to ensure decarbonisation doesn’t come at the expense of already marginalised communities, the role that green jobs will play and the importance of acknowledging that while an energy transition will change our everyday lives, it has the po...
A holistic model of health inequalities in the regions of the Czech Republic
July 03, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBWhat are the spatial factors influencing health inequalities within a socio-economically homogeneous country? Dana Hübelová, Alice Kozumplíková, and colleagues from Mendel University in Brno investigate health disparities across different regions of the Czech Republic. The team explore how economic conditions, social care access, and regional characteristics impact health, and why urban areas don't always have better health indicators than rural regions. Read the original research: doi.org...
Transformational change through public policy
June 28, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Oscar Berglund and Elizabeth A. Koebele, Co-Editors of the Policy & Politics journal, talk to Jess Miles about the latest special issue – ‘Transformational change through public policy’. They discuss what transformational change is, how public policy academia needs to adapt to bring it about and their hope to inspire a new generation of scholars by setting out the structure for a research program. Read the special issue of Policy & Politics, ‘Transformational change throug...
A Noteworthy Aid? The learning benefits of a social annotation tool
June 26, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBHow can social annotation transform traditional reading into a collaborative learning experience? Damijana Keržič and Vida Zorko from the University of Ljubljana delve into this question through their research on Diigo, a social annotation tool. They investigate its impact on student motivation, comprehension, and the correlation between learning approaches and online activity. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2269043
Philosophical-Policy & Legal Design
June 24, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWhen decisions need to be made in politics, business or daily life, it's worth giving all due care to The Problem to be solved, and The Action to be taken. This is also the foundation of classical philosophy - but when was the last time politics seem philosophical to you? Professor John Martin Gillroy of Lehigh University speaks with us today about how philosophical frameworks can teach us about practical policy. From understanding motivations, actions and decisions, he considers how toda...
Publishing to address society’s greatest social challenges
June 21, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, Alison Shaw, Chief Executive of Bristol University Press, talks about 25 years of publishing with a purpose to mark the end of the Press’ anniversary celebration year. Alison speaks to Jess Miles about the past, present and future of the press and its mission to address global social challenges, support positive social change and to be a top-tier University Press recognised for the quality of its contribution. Click here to watch the Bristol University Press 2021 round up ...
Flipons: DNA flips the way a cell works
June 18, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBWhat are the risks versus rewards when challenging norms and pushing new boundaries in the quest for scientific discovery? Dr Alan Herbert, President and Founder of InsideOutBio, gives an honest account of his journey in the discovery of left-handed DNA in his latest book, and how the way we view DNA and genetics has evolved from old to new thinking. Read more in Research Features Read Dr Herbert's book: Flipons: The Discovery of Z-DNA and Soft-Wired Genomes Purchase the book: amazon.c...
Developing AI for an anti-fascist future
June 14, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Dan McQuillan, author of Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence, about what artificial intelligence really is. They discuss how artificial intelligence damages society in ways that are not easily fixed and why it needs to be restructured from the ground up, as well as how these fundamental changes to AI can help create a better society for everyone. Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence by Dan ...
Science, AI, and securing a sustainable future
June 12, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBStefan Brunnhuber is a medical director, chief medical officer and professor in Germany, and takes an evolutionary, human-centric approach to economics and psychology and looks towards a sustainable future in a new way. In this exciting interview, we find out more about Brunnhuber’s concept of an artificial intelligence-driven ‘third culture’; science and politics; the UN Sustainable development Goals; and the power of trans-disciplinary thinking. Read more in Research Outreach Visit th...
How can torture be tackled more effectively?
June 07, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Malcolm Evans, former Chair of the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and author of Tackling Torture: Prevention in Practice. They discuss the traps we fall into when talking about torture, including the disturbing normalisation of torture in television and film, why the distinction between torture and inhuman treatment is a sensitive area, and what could be done to help prevent torture more effectively. ...
The Material Limit of Chemical Substance
June 05, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBWhile the sciences naturally evoke complex philosophical questions, the philosophy of science itself remains a relatively new discipline. José Antonio Chamizo, an esteemed researcher in organometallic chemistry, is now dedicated to the philosophy of chemistry. Today, we explore the evolution of chemistry from its early days in 18th-century Europe, the intriguing C60 diffraction experiment, and the deep philosophical questions about the nature of chemical substances. Read the original r...
Can we use chemiluminescence to probe the immune system activity?
May 31, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBOxygen is activated quantum-mechanically in the body to act against bacterial infections. Professor Robert C Allen shows that the antibacterial action of oxygen can be monitored by measuring the light emitted as the immune system responds to pathogen attacks. He has developed techniques based on the use of chemiluminigenicmolecules which provide unprecedented insight into the neutrophil activity and afford powerful point of care diagnostic tools for immune system monitoring. Read more in...
Language resonance, recombination and imitation
May 29, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBLanguage – be it spoken, written, or signed – is a fundamental part of how we interact with the world and each other. It’s also an important developmental milestone for children as they grow. Dr. Vittorio Tantucci from Lancaster University works on linguistic development, focussing on children from China and other cultures. His research examines the reasons and impact of how autistic children struggle to imitate and creatively reformulate others’ speech - an ability called resonance. Read...
How does oxygen kill bacteria in the body?
May 24, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBThe key to understanding oxygen activation is the conversion of this molecule into a reactive singlet species within neutrophil cells in the blood. This process leads to light emission, which can be used to monitor in real time how the immune system functions. Based on over 40 years of research, Professor Robert C Allen proposes an exquisitely detailed model of how oxygen becomes an aggressive bactericidal agent in the body. Read more in Research Features: doi.org/10.26904/RF-151-60363392...
Upholding academic integrity in Higher Education
May 22, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBPlagiarism, cheating, and falsification are just some examples of unethical academic conduct among students in Higher Education, and ones which show no sign getting better, despite the best efforts of Higher Education policymakers. However, no studies have so far statistically investigated the contexts in which students have engaged in unethical behaviour. Drs Patrick Harte and Fawad Khaleel of Edinburgh Napier University explore a new approach to upholding academic integrity and the dr...
Fuzzy Logic, Natural Language and Common-sense Reasoning in ‘The Genesis Of Logic’
May 17, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBAfter an illustrious career collaborating with universities and research centres, Enric Trillas remains set on working towards a new experimental science, managing the concepts and tools of computer science, and actually interacting with other disciplines on the way. Trillas sheds light on his recently translated The Genesis of Logic to explore the theoretical promise and real-world applications of fuzzy logic. Explore Fuzzy Logic and the FMsquare Foundation: researchoutreach.org/fmsquar...
Behavioural economics and financial incentives
May 15, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBFor better or worse, money makes the world go around. Without it, you may find yourself stuck in place, or worse - left behind. Following on from our previous conversation about race, health and society, we are joined again by Professor Leonard Egede from the Medical College of Wisconsin. In todays discussion, he walks us through the economics of public health - diabetes in particular - and how different incentive plans could help level the playing field for accessing care. Read the origin...
Virtual simulations of extreme climate
May 13, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBIn regions like East and Southeast Asia, where urbanisation has skyrocketed, the interplay between human settlement and natural disaster vulnerability becomes particularly pronounced. Consider China, where over 60% of the population lives in urban areas, including major coastal cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou, or Japan, where coastal cities like Tokyo and Yokohama house millions. Not to mention the Philippines, with vast urban populations in areas like Metro Manila perilously close to the...
Immunology and innovation: Peter Doherty’s life in science
May 10, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBProfessor Peter Doherty has certainly had an impressive and illustrious career as an immunologist. In 1996, he and his colleague Rolf M Zinkernagel were awarded a Nobel Prize for their work on how the immune system recognises virus-infected cells. In 1997, he was named Australian of the Year. Now an indomitable octogenarian, Doherty looks back at his career and reflects on how science has changed in his lifetime. In this illuminating interview with Research Features, we discuss Doherty’s re...
Wearable Tech for People with Dementia | The Enterprise Sessions with Zeke Steer
May 07, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia. ⭐Highlights § Zeke shares his journey from PhD student at the University of Bristol to CEO and founder of Milbotix. § Zeke explains the challenges of integrating technology i...
Careers in STEM: Women’s experiences with microaggressions
May 03, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MBWomen in STEM careers in Lebanon experience gendered microaggressions at work, including microinsults and microinvalidation. Dr Yasmeen Makarem and Dr Beverly Metcalfe conducted a qualitative study with 21 women in Lebanon working in STEM fields to better understand these experiences. Human resources professionals could use these findings to improve workplaces for women and continue to diversify STEM. Read more in Research Features: doi.org/10.26904/RF-151-6107507694 Read the original res...
Structural racism and health inequity
May 01, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBHealth problems are not just health problems ; they embody politics, social status, history, money and more. Where there is inequality in those underpinning factors, inequity in healthcare access is sure to follow. Professor Leonard Egede from the Medical College of Wisconsin examines the extent of social biases and their impacts on health, and the global impacts of both diabetes and racism. His research puts forward a holistic view of how healing social ills can help relieve individual he...
Therapeutic plasma exchange, neurodegeneration, and reverse ageing
April 26, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MBPlasmapheresis, the exchange of infected plasma with fresh plasma from blood, is normally used at the far end of the treatment regimen in cases where no other medication is effective. Dr Kiprov’s research on the different immunoregulatory and neuroregulatory properties of plasmapheresis and its benefits establishes plasmapheresis as a prophylactic measure against neurodegenerative conditions and infectious diseases. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: acmcasereport....
Next-gen Probiotics for Gut Health | The Enterprise Sessions with Jenny Bailey
April 24, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHow can spin-outs leverage end user feedback to refine products and validate markets? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Jenny Bailey, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ferryx, a biotech company focused on the commercial production of live bacterial products for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation in humans and animals. ⭐Highlights § Discover how a chance conversation with Co-Founder Dr Tristan Cogan sparked the innovative idea behind Ferryx: the disrup...
Reshaping the future of AI education in radiology
April 19, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the field of radiology, making faster and more precise diagnoses possible. However, most radiologists aren’t familiar with AI and report a fear of being replaced by it. Dr Jordan Perchik from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, designed a free online ‘AI Literacy Course’ which has reached more than 500 radiology trainees from 10 countries. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.7191/jgr.783
Smartphone use and daily cognitive failures
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBAs a society, we have come to rely on smartphones to do far more than make a telephone call. However, concern is growing over the potential negative consequences of their over-use, such as distraction, forgetfulness and cognitive laziness. Led by psychologist Dr Andree Hartanto, researchers from Singapore Management University tracked how long students spent checking their smartphones and using different applications, and how this affected their cognitive functioning. Read the original r...
How can data science support model management? A reverse stress test illustration using the STAMP€ IT platform
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBFinancial stress testing generally involves a team of modellers working closely together, applying complex mathematical models to large and granular datasets. So, how can data science support the management of complex mathematical models, such as used in the financial sphere? STAMP€ IT – a data-science platform developed by Dr Jerome Henry and his colleagues at the European Central Bank, can be used to manage models employed in the case at hand for financial stress testing. Read the orig...
Networking Across Disciplines: From Computer Science to the Creative Arts | The Enterprise Sessions with Kirsten Cater
April 10, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHow can the UK address its technology skills gap? Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Kirsten Cater, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bristol. Kirsten leads the skills and training aspect of the MyWorld project, addressing the significant skills gap in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. ⭐Highlights § Delve into the relationship between higher education and industry as Kirsten shares her knowledge of the challenges faced by early-career researchers. § Expl...
Can a free-to-choose medicine pathway improve patient treatment?
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBThe process of obtaining FDA approval for a new drug costs an estimated $1.8 billion and can take up to 15 years. What’s more, only a small percentage of drugs that undergo human clinical trials are approved. To address this, Bartley J Madden, Research Fellow at the Madden Center for Value Creation at Florida Atlantic University, USA, has developed a free to choose medicine (FTCM) model that is currently being considered by US Congress. Read more in Research outreach Read the original ...
Scam Alert! Raising Employee Awareness of CEO Fraud Attacks
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBCEO impersonation scams are on the rise. So, how can employees be made alert to such a scam? Margit Scholl, Professor of Business and Administrative Informatics at TH Wildau, explores a novel approach to giving business employees a greater awareness of fraud. Together with her research team and two corporate partners, she developed both an analog and a digital game-based learning scenario geared to this topic to determine what methods of awareness raising can best protect businesses from t...
German SMEs and the “home office”: Narrative-driven games to raise security awareness
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBAcross the world, as in Germany, many employees still want to work remotely at least one or two days a week despite offices reopening. However, many SMEs failed to think about the information security risks associated with home-working. Professor Margit Scholl of TH Wildau leads the ALARM, or Awareness Lab SME Information Security project. Using gaming as a tool for education and training, her team have developed so-called “serious games” to help employees understand the risks associated wi...
New hope in the quest for a novel add-on therapy for uncontrolled hypertension
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBElevated blood pressure, called hypertension, is the leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide. However, many patients find it is not possible to achieve a healthy blood pressure despite taking three or more blood-pressure-lowering medications; a condition referred to as resistant hypertension. Professor Markus Schlaich at The University of Western Australia, together with colleagues from other centres worldwide, has conducted the PRECISION clinical trial to assess whether the...
Increasing Security Awareness in German Small and Medium-Sized Businesses with “Awareness Lab SME (ALARM) Information Security”
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBRecent cybersecurity reports show that the security of firms’ online presences is under ever-greater threat from cyberattack. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are attacked disproportionately often. There is also a link between people’s level of knowledge and the number of attacks. Professor Margit Scholl and her team at TH Wildau have developed the Awareness Lab SME (ALARM) Information Security program. Their goal is to raise security awareness and increase safety education within ...
Awareness Lab SME (ALARM) Information Security Training
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBRecent research emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of information security teams, combining creative perspectives with technical expertise. The German “ALARM Information Security” project, led by Professor Margit Scholl at TH Wildau is part of her wide-reaching efforts to establish a landscape where digitization harmonizes seamlessly with robust security measures. Read the original article: doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12630.22082
New Horizons in Quantum Computing | The Enterprise Sessions with Anthony Laing
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHow are novel quantum technologies being applied to meet market demands? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour speaks to Anthony Laing, Professor of Physics and Co-Director of the Quantum Engineering and Technology labs at the University of Bristol and CEO of Duality Quantum Photonics. Anthony outlines his career journey from mature student to CEO and the importance of customer-centricity in gaining market traction. ⭐Highlights Develop your insight into the real-world applications of qu...
Security sensitization and awareness for SMEs
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are growing concerned over business interruptions and cyberattacks, especially in Germany. There is a notable gap in organizational measures relating to information security despite current safeguards, particularly in the areas of awareness and emergency preparedness. Professor Margit Scholl from TH Wildau is leading research across an evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Her work highlights how important it is to equip SMEs in Germany with...
Challenges and solutions for a sustainable mobility: a journey with CNR-STEMS and Politecnico di Torino
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBTransport sector sustainability is an important, topical issue that requires prompt and challenging solutions to accomplish the ambitious Greenhouses Gases and CO2 reduction targets. Dr. Dario Di Maio, a researcher of CNR-STEMS in the team of Research Director Dr. Carlo Beatrice, in collaboration with Prof. Daniela Misul and Prof. Mirko Baratta from Politecnico di Torino, address the important challenges facing the automotive sector. Read the original research: doi.org/10.3390/machines101...
Green baize gladiators: Bridge as a mindsport for all
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MBElectronic sports, or esports, have evolved the concept of ‘sport’, especially around the mental acuity needed to play. Professor Samantha Punch from the University of Stirling together with Dr David Scott at Abertay University, Scotland, have investigated what’s known as the sociology of mindsport. They have uncovered the intense physicality and team play involved in the card game bridge, drawing attention to bridge’s status as a mindsport that anyone can play. Read more in Research Outr...
Strictly Mum Dancing: Pregnancy, motherhood and professional dance
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBProfessional dance takes a mastery of physicality and form - on top of the business stresses and social demands. So what are dancers to make of motherhood and pregnancy, when their physical form and social availability now comes with dependents? Professor Angela Pickard of Canterbury Christchurch University discusses the challenges facing the embodiment and identity of dancers becoming mothers, and what the field can do to support dancers before, during and after pregnancy. Read the orig...
Viroscope: Honing virus detection for the global plant trade
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBThe destruction of plant crops from the propagation of plant pathogens, such as viruses, is a serious threat to global food security and human perpetuity. What's more, the world’s governing bodies lack the tools for standardised and accurate virus detection. The CEO and Founder of Multiplex startup, Dr Bernardo Pollak, and fellow researchers based in Chile have developed and tested a unique diagnostic pipeline, Viroscope, and demonstrated its functionality through a web application, Virosco...
Compassion and self-care in the care sector
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBCare, by itself, brings thoughts of warmth, compassion, and doing right by the people who need your help. As an employment Sector, it sees life or death stakes placed on a chronically undervalued staff, working under stringent budgets in high pressure working environments. What, then, can we learn from the fields of trauma research and community support in caring for those carers? Dr Dianne Wepa of Charles Darwin University joins us again with colleagues Professor Mary Steen from Curtin Un...
Hydrogen as a Renewable Aerospace Fuel | The Enterprise Sessions with Neha Chandarana
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWhat is the future of hydrogen as a renewable fuel source? Professor Michele Barbour talks with Dr Neha Chandarana, a Lecturer in Bio-based and Sustainable Composites at the University of Bristol. Neha explores the potential applications of hydrogen, from heating to various modes of transport. She also shares insights into her role as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Champion for the University’s Faculty of Engineering. ⭐Highlights § Learn about Neha’s research on hydrogen and its...
Motivating climate action through cultural impact
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBWeight lifter David Katoatau has already lost his home in Kiribati to coastal erosion, and faces the loss of his whole country to rising sea levels. Dancing at the 2016 Summer Olympics didn't stop the tides, but it grabbed attention across the world regarding his country's imminent fate, and raised awareness of the damages climate change is already having around the globe. Researchers from Singapore Management University led by Professor Angela Leung, and her collaborator Prof Kevin Tam fr...
Tiny Titans of Life: Unravelling nature's small wonders with an enormous Impact
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBCyclic glycine proline, or cGP, is a very small molecule, but one with a profound impact on the body and mind, such as on the ageing brain and health. Dr Jian Guan, Neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at The cGP Lab, New Zealand, focuses on understanding the role of IGF-1 hormone and cGP in brain health and cognitive function, and improving the ageing process overall. Read the original research: doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031021 Visit the cGP website: cgpmax.com
Fed is Best for neonatal health and nutrition
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBActive risks to children's health come in many shapes and sizes. While misinformation and bad advice won't turn up in a blood test, it can have just as damaging consequences as any infection. Dr Christie del Castillo-Hegyi's research into child wellbeing and nutrition, in addition to her Fed Is Best Initiative, flies counter to a lot of the “received wisdom” new parents are given. Her cause is that babies get adequate care in their early development - a sentiment that is more controversial ...
What is life? Catching up with Paul Nurse from the Francis Crick Institute
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSir Paul Nurse, Director of the Francis Crick Institute in London, UK is a Nobel Prize winning geneticist and cell biologist whose research is recognised worldwide, particularly for his contributions to cell biology and cancer research. In this insightful interview with our sister publication, Research Features, Nurse discusses the institute’s creative ‘bottom up’ approach to research, his presidency of the Royal Society, science communication, and how he stays grounded despite a staggerin...
From Cuttlefish to Clinic | The Enterprise Sessions with Shelby Temple
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHow could a chance discovery in cuttlefish biology help protect our sight? Join Professor Michele Barbour in conversation with Dr Shelby Temple, the CEO and Co-Founder of Azul Optics, a medical device company focused on using innovative screening technologies to improve eye health. Hear about Shelby’s transition from academia to entrepreneurship and the importance of building the right team. ⭐Highlights § Delve into the research on a unique eye pigment and the accidental discovery that...
CancerStemID: One step closer to predicting cancer risk?
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBWith the exception of a few hereditary cancers, there is currently no accurate method to predict whether someone is going to get cancer. Dr Andrew Teschendorff from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with Dr Chen Wu from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, has created a computational method called CancerStemID that could help calculate a patient’s risk of cancer by analysing a vast amount of RNA data from precancerous cells. Read the original research: d...
Improving diagnosis and recovery for mild traumatic brain injury
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBTraumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, and 80% of traumatic brain injuries are classified as ‘mild.’ But, these can have serious and long-lasting effects. Dr Jacyln Stephens, Associate Professor in Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University specialises in brain injury, rehabilitation, and neuroscience. She discusses her research into the injuries of student athletes who are particularly prone to mild traumatic brain injury, and...
Fuzzy Logic: A Fuzzy-based Privacy Recommender System for Political Participation
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIn the digitalised world, citizens – while having control over their personal information – are increasingly exposing their data, and there are plenty of online platforms ready to collect this. Aigul Kaskina, in collaboration with the FMsquare Foundation, presents the concept of a fuzzy-based recommender system for user account privacy settings that can be used for citizen participation on online political platforms. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06021-2_1 Read m...