Article
Engineering, Civil
Renee Obringer, Dave D. White
Summary: This study aims to understand community-specific attitudes and beliefs towards water conservation. By using survey data and clustering algorithm, seven key archetypes of water consumers were identified, providing a basis for developing demand management strategies. This study combines social survey data with unsupervised machine learning, offering a novel interdisciplinary approach.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Guo, Daniel Lee
Summary: This study explores the use of ChatGPT to foster critical thinking skills in higher education. The results show significant improvements in students' confidence, analytical abilities, and comprehension of complex concepts through interaction with ChatGPT. Students found ChatGPT to provide diverse perspectives and challenge their current ways of thinking. Challenges include low-quality student comments and difficulties in information source validation. The study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive training for educators and access to reliable resources.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Mikhail Lysyakov, Siva Viswanathan
Summary: This study examines designers' strategies in response to the threat from the introduction of an AI system for simple logo designs in a crowdsourcing design platform. The findings reveal that some designers leave the platform, while others shift to more complex contests. Successful designers increase participation and improve quality, while unsuccessful designers do not change their design quality.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Emre Coban, Ozgen Korkmaz
Summary: Educators highlight the importance of computational thinking in enhancing problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking. This study aimed to develop an online, interactive performance-based assessment tool for measuring computational thinking skills. Data collection involved the use of a psychometric scale, a skill test, and an interactive web application. Results showed that high school students' computational thinking skills were at an average level, with the performance-based platform proving to be a more effective measurement tool than the psychometric scale.
THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Meira Levy, Irit Hadar
Summary: This research sheds new light on how students learn and practice hybrid work in educational settings through two educational studies. The findings show the benefits of new educational programs in fostering empathy and innovation among students, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities in addressing real challenges.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Athanasios Koukofikis, Volker Coors
Summary: Smart cities are crucial for improving quality of life in the 21st century, utilizing high-speed data and 3D technologies to identify areas with high wind energy potential for urban planning and wind energy utilization. The proposed workflow demonstrated satisfactory performance in a case study, showing potential for further improvements in the future.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Chetan Harichandra Mendhe, Nathan Henderson, Gautam Srivastava, Vijay Mago
Summary: Twitter has proven to be a successful social networking platform globally, particularly for accessing reliable scientific information and news. However, academic researchers face challenges in utilizing Twitter data for data science due to API limitations. The article presents a big data analytics platform developed at Lakehead University that enables easy access to large amounts of Twitter data and supports data cleaning and machine learning applications.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Grace M. Begany, Erika G. Martin, Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan
Summary: By analyzing data from a health-oriented OGD portal, it was found that younger age, male gender, desktop users, and those interested in technology are more likely to engage with the site. This contributes to a better understanding of OGD initiatives and consumer health information behavior.
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION QUARTERLY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hannah R. Jahnke, Lily Rubin-Miller, Natalie Henrich, Christa Moss, Neel Shah, Alex Peahl
Summary: This study aims to describe the relationship between the use of Maven and avoidance of in-person care during pregnancy. The use of Maven is associated with overall avoidance of in-person care, and improvements in pregnancy-related knowledge facilitate in-person care avoidance.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ioannis P. Kokkoris, Vasileios Kokkinos, Evangelos Michos, Rafail Kalogeropoulos, Marios Charalambides, Agisilaos Kounelis, Eleni Iliadou, Christos K. Damianidis, Giorgos Mallinis, Christos Bouras, Panayotis Dimopoulos
Summary: This study introduces a standardized approach to collecting, registering, and reporting baseline MAES information in Greece through a web-based platform (MAES_GR). The use of the platform during field surveys has shown increased time efficiency and cost reduction, pinpointing spatial priorities for ecosystem restoration, conservation, and sustainable development. The implementation of MAES can be facilitated by technology tools to provide timely, standardized information suitable for reporting at different scales.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Aurora Sucre, Maria Martinez, Alba Garin-Muga
Summary: This paper presents OmicSDK-transcriptomics, a comprehensive tool for omics data analysis that focuses on transcriptomics. It combines preprocessing, annotation, and visualization tools and provides both command-line and web-based interfaces, making it accessible to researchers with different backgrounds.
CARING IS SHARING-EXPLOITING THE VALUE IN DATA FOR HEALTH AND INNOVATION-PROCEEDINGS OF MIE 2023
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
W. Russ Algar, Noureddine Elouazizi, Jaclyn J. Stewart, E. Jane Maxwell, Tanya Tan, Zuxing Zhang, Robin Stoodley, Jose R. Rodriguez Nunez, Andrea S. Terpstra, Jason G. Wickenden
Summary: To help novice chemistry students develop expertise, a flexible online platform called Alchemy has been developed, which provides targeted feedback and personalized guidance based on students' prior knowledge and misconceptions. The step-by-step process and feedback in Alchemy have been highly rated by students for their effectiveness in learning.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Business
Mike McGuirk
Summary: In March 2022, Google announced the discontinuation of their Universal Analytics platform, causing concerns in the web analytics and marketing analytics communities. The article provides an overview of the new GA4 platform and its features, as well as information on training and certification for educators and students.
JOURNAL OF MARKETING ANALYTICS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ilan Kirsh
Summary: Web analytics tools use heatmaps to provide insights into user interaction with websites, including user attention, visibility duration, mouse activity, and the frequency of text selection. Selection heatmaps offer a new perspective on user attention to paragraphs, sentences, and words on websites, which could be valuable for analyzing user behavior.
WEB ENGINEERING, ICWE 2021
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Pablo Duo-Terron
Summary: Scratch is an educational software that uses visual programming blocks. It has been developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab (MIT) since 2003, promoting computational thinking skills and facilitating STEM projects in schools. This research aims to explore the scientific production and its connection to the STEM field in Scratch's educational application.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Veronica Rodriguez-Saldana, Niladri Basu
Summary: The study found that there is relatively good agreement in the concentrations of toxic metal(loid)s and essential minerals in capillary and venous blood of healthy adults, particularly for arsenic, lead, copper, and iron. However, the agreement for cadmium, manganese, and selenium was less consistent, indicating the need for further research to confirm these findings.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brian Nfor, Patricia Bi Asanga Fai, Julius N. Fobil, Niladri Basu
Summary: Informal recycling of electronic waste leads to contamination of local environments with metals and organic compounds, significantly affecting the growth and reproduction of earthworms in the soil. However, the study also shows that earthworm growth can recover in clean soil after exposure to e-waste-contaminated soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
R. G. van der Vegt, Steven Maguire, Doug Crump, Markus Hecker, Niladri Basu, Gordon M. Hickey
Summary: This article discusses the importance of stakeholder participation and risk communication in chemical risk management, highlighting both similarities and differences between Canada, the USA, and Europe in this regard. The research findings are relevant for decision-makers seeking to enhance the efficiency of chemical risk governance in practice.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lawrencia Kwarteng, Amila M. Devasurendra, Zoey Laskaris, John Arko-Mensah, Afua A. Amoabeng Nti, Sylvia Takyi, Augustine A. Acquah, Duah Dwomoh, Nil Basu, Thomas Robins, Julius N. Fobil, Stuart Batterman
Summary: This study conducted at the Agbogbloshie e-waste site in Accra, Ghana, found that e-waste workers were exposed to higher levels of PM and PAHs compared to a reference population. While there was a weak correlation between PAH concentrations and PM levels, the abundance of PAHs showed a strong and inverse correlation with PM levels, suggesting multiple and different sources of PAHs and PM. Personal and shift samples were crucial for accurately characterizing worker exposure in this setting.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alper James G. Alcaraz, Shaina Baraniuk, Kamil Mikulasek, Bradley Park, Taylor Lane, Connor Burbridge, Jessica Ewald, David Potesil, Jianguo Xia, Zbynek Zdrahal, David Schneider, Doug Crump, Niladri Basu, Natacha Hogan, Markus Brinkmann, Markus Hecker
Summary: Current approaches in chemical hazard assessment, which rely on live animal testing, face challenges due to concerns about time, cost, and ethics. This study developed a new approach using a short-term embryo assay to predict the toxicity of fluoxetine and obtained protective points-of-departure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ulyana Fuchylo, Hattan A. Alharbi, Alper James Alcaraz, Paul D. Jones, John P. Giesy, Markus Hecker, Markus Brinkmann
Summary: The integrity of tight junctions in the epithelial cell layer of fish gills controls the permeation of chemicals. Inflammation induced by bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) affects tight junctions and the bioavailability of chemicals. This study shows that exposure to LPS reduces the integrity of tight junctions in rainbow trout gill cells, leading to increased permeation of chemicals from oil sands process-affected water (OSPW).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carly Colville, Alper James Alcaraz, Derek Green, Bradley Park, Jianguo Xia, Othman Soufan, Pavel Hruska, David Potesil, Zbynek Zdrahal, Doug Crump, Niladri Basu, Natacha Hogan, Markus Hecker
Summary: This study investigated the mechanistic toxicity of fluoxetine (FLX) in adult fathead minnows using new approach methodologies (NAMs). The results revealed that high concentrations of FLX caused molecular toxicity changes in the liver and brain, leading to lipid-type vacuolation in liver hepatocytes and alterations in serotonin-related signaling processes and reproductive behavior in the brain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhiqiang Pang, Guangyan Zhou, Jessica Ewald, Le Chang, Orcun Hacariz, Niladri Basu, Jianguo Xia
Summary: Liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) is widely used in global metabolomics studies, but there are still challenges in data processing, statistical analysis, and functional interpretation. To overcome these barriers, the MetaboAnalyst platform has been updated to provide step-by-step instructions.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Niladri Basu, Khaled Abass, Rune Dietz, Eva Krummel, Arja Rautio, Pal Weihe
Summary: The 2021 AMAP Mercury Assessment focuses on the human health impact of Hg pollution in the Arctic, particularly on Indigenous Peoples. The results show that global influences contribute to Hg exposures and their associated adverse health outcomes. The importance of country foods in the Arctic is emphasized, but concerns over dietary transitions and food security are raised. Risk communication needs to be culturally appropriate and targeted.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin D. Barst, John Chetelat, Niladri Basu
Summary: We assessed the risks of mercury exposure for Arctic fish and invertebrates. Most Arctic fish are not at risk for mercury toxicity, but a smaller number of fish may face moderate, high, or severe risks. Mercury concentrations in Arctic invertebrates are generally low and below levels associated with acute and sublethal effects. Further research is needed to directly evaluate the effects of mercury exposure in Arctic fish species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olivier Chastel, Jerome Fort, Joshua T. Ackerman, Celine Albert, Frederic Angelier, Niladri Basu, Pierre Blevin, Maud Brault-Favrou, Jan Ove Bustnes, Paco Bustamante, Johannis Danielsen, Sebastien Descamps, Rune Dietz, Kjell Einar Erikstad, Igor Eulaers, Alexey Ezhov, Abram B. Fleishman, Geir W. Gabrielsen, Maria Gavrilo, Grant Gilchrist, Olivier Gilg, Sindri Gislason, Elena Golubova, Aurelie Goutte, David Gremillet, Gunnar T. Hallgrimsson, Erpur S. Hansen, Sveinn Are Hanssen, Scott Hatch, Nicholas P. Huffeldt, Dariusz Jakubas, Jon Einar Jonsson, Alexander S. Kitaysky, Yann Kolbeinsson, Yuri Krasnov, Robert J. Letcher, Jannie F. Linnebjerg, Mark Mallory, Flemming Ravn Merkel, Borge Moe, William J. Montevecchi, Anders Mosbech, Bergur Olsen, Rachael A. Orben, Jennifer F. Provencher, Sunna B. Ragnarsdottir, Tone K. Reiertsen, Nora Rojek, Marc Romano, Jens Sondergaard, Hallvard Strom, Akinori Takahashi, Sabrina Tartu, Thorkell L. Thorarinsson, Jean-Baptiste Thiebot, Alexis P. Will, Simon Wilson, Katarzyna Wojczulanis-Jakubas, Glenn Yannic
Summary: This review article investigates the contemporary mercury exposure and potential health risk to Arctic seabirds and shorebirds. It finds that some Arctic seabird populations have mercury concentrations exceeding toxicity benchmarks, while most seabirds and shorebirds have a lower risk to mercury toxicity. Recent studies have reported negative effects of mercury on hormone levels, genetic damage, and reproductive performance in some bird species. The findings highlight the importance of considering mercury exposure in conjunction with other stressors when assessing the impact on Arctic birds.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gwen Aubrac, Ashley Bastiansz, Niladri Basu
Summary: This systematic review of scientific studies shows that e-waste recycling contributes to mercury contamination in the environment and human populations. The study found that while the average mercury levels in e-waste products are relatively low, lamps have the highest levels. E-waste workers also had higher urinary mercury levels compared to control groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fayizatu Dawud, Sylvia Akpene Takyi, John Arko-Mensah, Niladri Basu, Godfred Egbi, Ebenezer Ofori-Attah, Serwaa Akoto Bawuah, Julius N. Fobil
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between metal exposures, dietary macronutrient intake, and blood glucose levels among informal electronic waste recyclers. The prevalence of diabetes was significantly higher among controls. The intake of saturated fat, OMEGA-3, and cholesterol were associated with significant increases in blood glucose levels of recyclers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katherine Anderson-Bain, Catherine Roberts, Evan Kohlman, Xiaowen Ji, Alper J. Alcaraz, Justin Miller, Tabitha Gangur-Powell, Lynn Weber, David Janz, Markus Hecker, Tony Montina, Markus Brinkmann, Steve Wiseman
Summary: 6PPD-quinone is a emerging contaminant generated from the oxidation of the rubber tire anti-degradant 6PPD, and its acute lethality has been studied in various species. While the uncoupling of mitochondrial respiration in gills is suggested to cause acute lethality in sensitive species, the effects of 6PPD-quinone on insensitive species remain unclear.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
