Entering student details into the database can be a cumbersome process, when a large volume of data has to be entered. Moreover, a small error in data entry can lead to unintended results. The Taylor Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has adopted a new student...
Erroneous Data Entry Creating Issues for Voters
Data entry, the process of entering textual information from print or audio sources into documents, spreadsheets and databases, would seem like a simple affair. However, even the slightest error can have disastrous consequences and can even rob you of your identity....
Data Mining to Study Social Behavior
Data mining is widely used in areas such as healthcare, finance, retail, and education. Recent studies indicate that it is also proving a useful tool to study social behaviors. Let's look at some interesting examples of this. Data Mining to Analyze Behavior on Online...
Massive Data Breach Caused Target’s CEO to Resign
Customer data breach is raising concerns for many organizations. A recent incident happened at Target makes it clear that data breaches not only affect the staff group, but higher officials as well. The latest victim is Target's chief executive, Gregg Steinhafel, who...
Preserving the History of WSMR’s First Newspaper, Wind and Sand
Newspapers are loaded with a lot of information. However, searching for the desired information from a batch of newspapers (in paper format) can be tiresome. Digitizing newspapers has become a necessity, as these contain a vast amount of hard-to-access information....
Reasons to Go Paperless – A Reminder on World Environment Day
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th with the objective to create worldwide awareness about save the environment and encourage action to protect and save it. This is the time to think about the benefits of going paperless. Reducing paper use is...
Revised School-Based Assessment in Malaysia Eliminates Data Entry by Teachers
The revised School-Based Assessment (PBS) in Malaysian schools will reduce the workload of teachers at least by 70-80%, according to a report published in the Daily Express. In the earlier PBS system, the teachers had to perform tedious data entry tasks in addition to...
Improved Patient Care in Dental Offices with Digital Imaging Technology
Digital imaging technology is finding increased use in dental offices. Digital radiography (DR), 3D computerized tomography, digital photography and CAD/CAM find more application in dental services. According to a recent Detroit Free Press report, digital imaging...
Data Mining to Analyze Cultural Differences
Measuring culture refers to understanding the behaviors and habits of people residing in different parts of the world. It is a complex task that comes with a lot of challenges. However, the surprising fact is that data mining methods can be utilized to measure culture...
EHR Copy and Paste Function Lacking in Adequate Fraud Safeguards
A recent report in the New York Times points out that the federal government has failed to ensure that electronic health records have adequate safeguards to prevent medical billing fraud. The results of an audit covering 864 hospitals that received Medicare incentive...