Gerald Naepi

The scale might show the same number, but not all body fat is created equal. New research involving over 438,000 people reveals that visceral fat, the deep abdominal fat surrounding the organs, plays a significantly different role in health and mortality than the fat that can be pinched under the skin (subcutaneous fat). Even more […]

Researchers have found that AI-assisted colonoscopy achieved a 39.9% adenoma detection rate compared to 32.4% with conventional methods.

Recent research reveals that AI-driven triage systems are achieving accuracy rates of 75.7% compared to just 59.8% for nurses, representing a staggering 26.9% improvement in patient assessment (Ivanov et al., 2021). Even more remarkable, these systems are reducing critical patient mis-triage rates from 1.2% to just 0.9%, potentially saving countless lives through faster, more precise

New Zealand’s government recently announced plans to deploy AI marking tools for student assessment, joining a global trend toward automated grading that promises significant efficiency gains but faces notable technical challenges. Automated essay scoring platforms like Gradescope report up to 90% reductions in grading time for large engineering and science courses. In China, AI grading

While organisations focus on racial and gender bias in AI systems, socioeconomic bias remains largely invisible, yet potentially more damaging due to its pervasive nature across all demographic groups

Debt is an omnipresent reality in modern societies. Whether it is consumer debt, student loans, or government debt, many people and institutions are burdened by it. The burden of debt can have severe consequences for individuals and communities, leading to bankruptcy, homelessness, and even political instability. Debt forgiveness is an idea that has been around

Explore the challenges of achieving impact in community programs, the importance of measuring outcomes and impacts, and potential solutions to achieve impact.

This article discusses the pressing issue of debt in New Zealand, particularly among women, Māori/Pacific individuals, and young adults. With high-interest rates and unregulated “buy now pay later” schemes, borrowers can easily fall into a cycle of debt..

Literature reviews in research are critical. They pinpoint knowledge gaps, direct future research, and come in different shapes and sizes. Understanding their purpose, structure, and types is crucial for achieving desired results.

Food security in New Zealand is a critical issue; with income inequality, poverty and persistent hunger continuing to be a problem, foodshare programs are becoming increasingly necessary to address food insecurity. These initiatives bring together producers, distributors and consumers to build an equitable and sustainable food system. In this article, we’ll explore how these programs