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21-Nov-2024

Trial results support benefits of minimally invasive therapy (middle meningeal artery embolization) in treating chronic subdural hematoma

Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research by Society of Neurolnterventional Surgery (SNIS) members found that adjunctive middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) resulted in a lower risk of treatment failure than standard treatment alone, without resulting in an increased incidence of disabling stroke or death in the short term.

Journal: New England Journal of Medicine

21-Nov-2024

USDA-NIFA grant aims to bring more job possibilities for neurodivergent individuals

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Grant and Award Announcement

With the help of a nearly $500,000 grant, Arkansas food safety expert Kristen Gibson is working to increase job opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.

Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

21-Nov-2024

Confidence drives feedback-seeking behavior: Insights into learning and motivation

Kessler Foundation
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An article co-written by Christopher J. Cagna, PhD, of Kessler Foundation, reveals how low confidence drives feedback-seeking, enhancing learning with insights for education and rehabilitation strategies.

Journal: Learning and Motivation
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

21-Nov-2024

Arts universities have a significant societal role in promoting social sustainability

University of the Arts Helsinki
Reports and Proceedings

In her doctoral dissertation, Outi Niemensivu from the University of the Arts Helsinki delves into the intersection of internationalisation and social sustainability within arts universities. Her research sheds light on how these institutions can foster social well-being, diversity, inclusion, justice, and social cohesion through higher music education. Outi Niemensivu will defend her doctoral dissertation on Saturday, 30 November, at the University of the Arts Helsinki.

21-Nov-2024

Future of education with neuro-symbolic AI agents in self-improving adaptive instructional systems

Higher Education Press

The integration of large language models and neuro-symbolic cognitive architecture within self-improving adaptive instructional systems is proposed for educational support. The developed never ending open learning adaptive framework (NEOLAF) and its hosting platform, the open learning adaptive framework (OLAF), exemplify advanced AI implementation. Proof of concept testing has been conducted to enhance mathematical problem-solving abilities and evaluate interactive agent deployment in learning environments.

Journal: Frontiers of Digital Education

20-Nov-2024

New research sets out how to make free internet access a human right

University of Birmingham
Book Announcement

A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognise a new human right to free internet access and what such a right could look like. A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognise a new human right to free internet access and what such a right could look like.

20-Nov-2024

Won’t you be mine? Neighborly networking may motivate local climate action

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Individual motivation to act against climate change outweighs the impact of hyperlocal collective intentions, though both approaches are worth strengthening, according to a survey of nine European neighborhoods published Nov. 20, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Christian A. Klöckner from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS Climate