This study used surveys, interviews, and XGBoost analysis to examine how experienced and novice entrepreneurs differ in their thinking and decision-making.
Read More...Examining cognitive differences between experienced and novice entrepreneurs
This study used surveys, interviews, and XGBoost analysis to examine how experienced and novice entrepreneurs differ in their thinking and decision-making.
Read More...Assessing Spanish interpretation in community healthcare: a study of patient satisfaction
This manuscript explores the use of Spanish language translators in an outpatient clinic in New Jersey. The authors surveyed patients before and after in person, video, and telephone appointments to determine which modality was most acceptable to the patients. The authors found that the three modalities did not differ in patient satisfaction, but that patients were grateful for translations services and that patient trust may be expanded by the use of these services and by focuses of translator soft skills.
Read More...Differences in online reviews between different communities: An empirical study on Amazon and Goodreads
Online review platforms often provide different reviews on the same product, potentially confusing consumers. In this study, we found that the number of raters on Amazon is lower for the same book, while ratings on Amazon were higher than those on Goodreads. Furthermore, these differences in ratings and rater counts were larger for fiction books than for non‑fiction books.
Read More...The effects of a high-sucrose diet on the survival of Drosophila melanogaster from a bacterial infection
Excess sucrose consumption has been associated with several health problems, including inflammation and potential negative effects on immune function. However, the exact relationship between sucrose intake and immunity remains unclear, especially during bacterial infections. This study examined how sucrose intake affected the survival of fruit flies following oral infection with the bacterial pathogen Serratia marcescens.
Read More...Too hot to work? Heat waves, household income, and labor adaptation in India
Paper found that heat waves in India are linked to lower household income, agricultural income, and consumption, with agriculture being affected the most. It also suggests farm workers may adapt to extreme heat over time by increasing labor inputs despite rising temperatures.
Read More...Using machine learning to understand social media discourse on the co-use of tobacco and cannabis
The authors used developed a machine learning tool for studying social media discourse surrounding use of tobacco and cannabis.
Read More...Drosophila melanogaster: A model to observe behavioral effects of mutated Foxp
The authors looked at the effects of different treatments using flies with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Read More...Water tubing injury patterns among different demographics: A NEISS study
The authors looked at how injuries sustained during water tubing, that require treatment at an emergency department, differ between males and females.
Read More...Quantifying right atrial dilation relative to atrial septal defect size using an experimental model
To address the limitations in predicting the severity of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), here the authors utilized a fluid-filled chamber model to quantify the relationship between defect size and right atrial fluid output. The findings confirmed that larger ASD diameters result in a linear increase in fluid output, validating a cost-effective model that can improve clinical prognosis and treatment planning for heart failure risks.
Read More...A systematic study of cut-resistant socks for hockey players