scholarly journals Tele-Audiology: Current State and Future Directions

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen L. D'Onofrio ◽  
Fan-Gang Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Service Delivery Model ◽  
Improve Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Remote Care ◽  
Improve Patient

The importance of tele-audiology has been heightened by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The present article reviews the current state of tele-audiology practice while presenting its limitations and opportunities. Specifically, this review addresses: (1) barriers to hearing healthcare, (2) tele-audiology services, and (3) tele-audiology key issues, challenges, and future directions. Accumulating evidence suggests that tele-audiology is a viable service delivery model, as remote hearing screening, diagnostic testing, intervention, and rehabilitation can each be completed reliably and effectively. The benefits of tele-audiology include improved access to care, increased follow-up rates, and reduced travel time and costs. Still, significant logistical and technical challenges remain from ensuring a secure and robust internet connection to controlling ambient noise and meeting all state and federal licensure and reimbursement regulations. Future research and development, especially advancements in artificial intelligence, will continue to increase tele-audiology acceptance, expand remote care, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.

Second language structural priming: A critical review and directions for future research

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie N. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structural Priming ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
L2 Acquisition ◽  
Current State ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
State Of Research

The last 15 years has seen a tremendous growth in research on structural priming among second language (L2) speakers. Structural priming is the phenomenon whereby speakers are more likely to repeat a structure they have recently heard or produced. Research on L2 structural priming speaks to key issues regarding the underlying linguistic and cognitive mechanisms that support L2 acquisition and use, and the extent to which lexical and grammatical information are shared across an L2 speaker’s languages. As the number of researchers investigating L2 priming and its implications for L2 learning continues to grow, it is important to assess the current state of research in this area and establish directions for continued inquiry. The goal of the current review is to provide an overview of recent research on within-language L2 structural priming, with an eye towards the open questions that remain.

scholarly journals Immunotherapy in gastroesophageal cancers: Current state and future directions

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522096353
Author(s):  
Hira Shaikh ◽  
Amir Kamran ◽  
Dulabh K Monga
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Molecular Targeted Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cell Cycle Checkpoints ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Alternative Strategies ◽  
Current State ◽  
Dismal Prognosis ◽  
The World ◽  
Improve Patient

While gastroesophageal (GE) cancers are one of the most common cancers worldwide, unfortunately, the mortality remains high. Commonly used treatment options include surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and molecular targeted therapy, which improve survival only minimally; thus, affirming the dire need for exploring alternative strategies to improve patient outcomes. Immunotherapy, which has revolutionized the world of oncology, has somewhat lagged behind in GE malignancies. Tumor-associated microenvironment and regulatory T cells, alongside cell cycle checkpoints, have been proposed by various studies as the mediators of carcinogenesis in GE cancers. Thus, inhibition of each of these could serve as a possible target of treatment. While the approval of pembrolizumab has provided some hope, it is not enough to override the dismal prognosis that this disease confers. Herein, we discuss the prospects of immunotherapy in this variety of cancer.

Intergroup Dialogue: A Review of Recent Empirical Research and Its Implications for Research and Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 654-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keri A. Frantell ◽  
Joseph R. Miles ◽  
Anne M. Ruwe
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intergroup Dialogue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Current State ◽  
Intergroup Relationships ◽  
Future Practice

Intergroup dialogue (IGD) is a small group intervention that allows for sustained communication between people across social identity groups. It aims to foster intergroup relationships, develop critical consciousness, and increase capacities for promoting social justice. A decade after Dessel and Rogge published their review of the empirical research on IGD from 1997 to 2006, we reviewed the empirical IGD research from 2006 to 2017. We explore research that has examined IGD outcomes, processes, and facilitation, seeking to understand the current state of the research and practice of IGD. We discuss advances and new approaches to IGD, assess growth since Dessel and Rogge’s review, and discuss future directions. We provide five key recommendations for future research on IGD, and five key recommendations for future practice of IGD.

scholarly journals BARRIERS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR SUFFICIENT ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HOME MODIFICATION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN CHINA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S249-S250
Author(s):  
Mengzhao Yan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Home Modification ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Current State ◽  
Systematical Review

Abstract Home modification has been perceived as an effective method to make current dwelling units more age-friendly and improve the well-being of older adults. In China, a country with an increasing number of older adults, home modification research is still in its infancy. By typing “适老化改造” (home modification for older adults) as a keyword for the theme of articles in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the most authoritative and comprehensive database for academic publication in China, only 158 related papers are found to be published until the end of 2017, among which the first was published in 2009. With an aim to determine the current state of home modification research in older adults and to determine what could be done to facilitate sufficient research on this topic, the present study conducted a systematical review of the 158 papers about home modification for older adults published in China between 2009 and 2017. Based on the systematical review, the present paper identifies four barriers to conducting this line of research and puts forward six practical suggestions for future research studies in this area so as to contribute to building age-friendly dwellings and promoting age-friendly China.

Neuropsychological Profile of Children with Early and Continuously Treated Phenylketonuria: Systematic Review and Future Approaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 624-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Canton ◽  
Didier Le Gall ◽  
François Feillet ◽  
Chrystele Bonnemains ◽  
Arnaud Roy
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Neuropsychological Profile ◽  
Current State ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Executive Impairment ◽  
State Of The Science

AbstractObjective: To provide a comprehensive systematic review of the literature by examining studies published on all cognitive aspects of children with early and continuously treated phenylketonuria (ECT-PKU) included in the databases Medline, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLE. Method: In addition to a classical approach, we summarized methodology and results of each study in order to discuss current theoretical and methodological issues. We also examined recent advances in biochemical markers and treatments of PKU, with implications for future research on metabolic control and its role as a determinant of neuropsychological outcome. Results: Consistent with previous reviews, the hypothesis of a specific and central executive impairment in children with ECT-PKU was suggested. However, findings are inconclusive regarding the nature of executive impairments as well as their specificity, impact on everyday life, persistence over time, and etiology. Conclusion: Given the current state of the science, we suggest future directions for research that utilizes a developmental and integrative approach to examine the effects of recent advances in biochemical markers and treatment of PKU. (JINS, 2019, 25, 624–643)

scholarly journals Use of Artificial Intelligence in Nononcologic Interventional Radiology: Current State and Future Directions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohil Malpani ◽  
Christopher W. Petty ◽  
Neha Bhatt ◽  
Lawrence H. Staib ◽  
Julius Chapiro
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Vascular Imaging ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Future ◽  
Procedural Planning ◽  
Applications Of Ai

AbstractThe future of radiology is disproportionately linked to the applications of artificial intelligence (AI). Recent exponential advancements in AI are already beginning to augment the clinical practice of radiology. Driven by a paucity of review articles in the area, this article aims to discuss applications of AI in nononcologic IR across procedural planning, execution, and follow-up along with a discussion on the future directions of the field. Applications in vascular imaging, radiomics, touchless software interactions, robotics, natural language processing, postprocedural outcome prediction, device navigation, and image acquisition are included. Familiarity with AI study analysis will help open the current “black box” of AI research and help bridge the gap between the research laboratory and clinical practice.

An Integrative Review and Analysis of Cybersecurity Research: Current State and Future Directions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Walton ◽  
Patrick Wheeler ◽  
Yiyang Zhang ◽  
Xinlei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Securities And Exchange Commission ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
Current State ◽  
General Business ◽  
Remedial Strategies

Advances in information technology have greatly changed communications and business transactions between firms and their customers and suppliers. As a result, cybersecurity risk attracts ever increasing attention from firms, regulators, customers, shareholders, and academics. For instance, the Securities and Exchange Commission has released guidance on the disclosure of cybersecurity risks and incidents, along with potential internal control solutions, in the managers' discussion and analysis section of 10-K annual financial reports. Despite increasing interest in cybersecurity research, the literature lacks an integrative review of existing researchidentifying opportunities for future cybersecurity developments. In this study, we conduct an extensive analysis of cybersecurity-related papers in the accounting, information systems, computer science, and general business disciplines. Our review integrates and classifies 68cybersecurity papers, examines cybersecurity determinants, consequences, and remedial strategies, and identifies future research opportunities based on the current state of the literature.

scholarly journals Security challenges to smart agriculture: Current state, key issues, and future directions

Array ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 100048
Author(s):  
Angelita Rettore de Araujo Zanella ◽  
Eduardo da Silva ◽  
Luiz Carlos Pessoa Albini
Keyword(s):  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Smart Agriculture

scholarly journals Towards a national research agenda for the ambulance and pre-hospital sector in Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivienne Tippett, ◽  
Michele Clark ◽  
Shelley Woods ◽  
Gerry FitzGerald
Keyword(s):  
Research Effort ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Current State ◽  
Current Research Effort ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Emergency Medical Systems ◽  
Hospital Research

By comparison to other health disciplines and medical specialties, pre-hospital and emergency medical systems (EMS) research lags behind its clinical cousins. This paper describes a recent Australian response to recognition of the need to improve the profile of pre-hospital and EMS research. In August 2002, the Convention of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) hosted a national symposium to discuss the development of an Australian agenda for ambulance and pre-hospital research. The aims of the symposium were to describe the current state of Australian research on pre-hospital care and EMS; identify gaps in the current research effort; discuss targets for future research; and describe mechanisms for encouraging industry cooperation and fostering the research effort. Similarities between the key issues facing Australian researchers and those described in both the United Kingdom and United States were noted. This Symposium was an important preliminary step in focusing and improving the pre-hospital research effort in Australia.

scholarly journals Technology Governance: Minding and Closing the Gaps in Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-389
Author(s):  
SOKFA FRANCIS JOHN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Potential Harm ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Current State ◽  
African Populations ◽  
Closing The Gaps ◽  
Key Issues

Technological innovation is at the heart of human evolution and progress. It is a catalyst for human well-being and socio-economic development. The rapid advancement the world is currently witnessing in this regard also birth concerns and ambiguities around the tension between benefits of today’s innovations and technologies and their actual and potential harm or risks. This paper outlines some key challenges to the global governance of emerging technologies to maximise benefits while preventing harm. The paper also identified some gaps in technology governance in Africa, their implications, and some key issues that need to be considered in closing these gaps. It argues that African governments, the corporate sector, academic institutions and other stakeholders need to begin to engage the current state of innovations and technologies and their possible futures and implications for the continent more critically and innovatively. This will require approaches informed by current needs and future thinking, are in sync with global trends, and prioritise Africa’s interests and needs. The current decolonisation debates in Africa should specifically inform such approaches. That will address the emerging patterns of coloniality observed in the current technological landscape and prevent the future occurrence of such practices. Additionally, considering rural African populations and their importance to the continent’s sustainable development, approaches to technological governance should also aim to centralise rather than marginalise rural communities. The paper concludes by highlighting some key areas of future research, such as investigating ways to achieve inclusive, just and equitable technological governance.

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