SRI International
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Pathophysiology of L-dopa-induced motor and non-motor complications in Parkinson’s disease
The present review attempts to provide an overview of our current understanding of dyskinesia and other L-dopa-induced dysfunctions, a field that dramatically evolved in the past twenty years.
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Start Making! @ Clubhouses – Final Evaluation Report
The report includes an overview of the program implementation at participating Clubhouses and a summary of evidence of outcomes for participants and organizations aligned to each of the program goals.
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Speech-based assessment of PTSD in a military population using diverse feature classes
We analyzed recordings of the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) interview from military personnel diagnosed as PTSD positive versus negative.
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Prediction of heart rate changes from speech features during interaction with a misbehaving dialog system
This study examines two questions: how do undesirable system responses affect people physiologically, and to what extent can we predict physiological changes from the speech signal alone?
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Evaluation of Rocketship Students’ Middle School Outcomes: Key Findings from First-Year Interim Report
This document summarizes the findings from the first year of the evaluation. SRI’s final report is expected in Summer 2016 and will include further analyses of student achievement outcomes and the characteristics and behaviors associated with middle school success among Rocketship alumni.
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Human endogenous retrovirus K and cancer: Innocent bystander or tumorigenic accomplice?
This review will summarize the current state of knowledge regarding HERV-K and cancer and attempt to outline the potential mechanisms by which HERV-K could be involved in the onset and promotion of carcinogenesis.
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Using the Internet of Things to Mitigate Security Threats
Businesses and consumers are embracing the Internet of Things (IoT), connected devices ranging from smartphones and wearables to cars and home appliances. Globally, the IoT is expected to grow rapidly. According to research firm IDC, the number of IOT-enabled devices is projected to increase globally from 10.3 million in 2014 to more than 29.5 million…
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Sustainment of model demonstration projects: Findings from follow-up studies
This brief was developed as part of the Model Demonstration Coordination Center (MDCC) operated by SRI International for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
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Unique Contributions to the Battle against Deadly Pathogens
High-consequence and antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as Ebola, influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis, and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are gaining traction worldwide. Researchers in SRI Biosciences’ infectious disease group are working to develop diagnostic tests, vaccines, and therapies that can help medical professionals around the world more effectively treat these frightening and deadly…
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Automatic Spatial Planning For Machining
We present a novel spatial planning system that automatically generates machining plans with stable fixtures to fabricate complex geometries.
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Examining Research Support for a Digital, Blended Learning Mathematics Curriculum
A key goal for today’s mathematics classrooms is enabling teachers and technology to work together to enhance student learning. That’s easy to say, but not so easy to do; design and implementation of effective blended learning approaches is challenging. SRI Education examines research on digital and blended approaches to mathematics to help educators make sense of this…
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Using the Immune System to Fight Cancer
My group at SRI Biosciences is driven by the idea of a “magic bullet” drug that can home in on a particular cell type and avoid healthy cells. This notion of a magic bullet has been around for 100 years, but finding molecules that recognize the address of a particular cell is challenging. In other words, how…