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Augmenting Alzheimer’s Research: Schol‐AR
Author(s) -
Ard Tyler,
Toga Arthur W.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1002/alz.054135
Subject(s) - dissemination , computer science , bridging (networking) , augmented reality , upload , comprehension , data science , information dissemination , multimedia , human–computer interaction , world wide web , telecommunications , computer network , programming language
Background The multi‐disciplinary field of Alzheimer’s disease research relies on many modern forms of data, from neuroimaging volumes and cellular image‐stacks to population and genetic information. Unfortunately, much of this information is difficult to communicate through the standard communication of scientific articles and static images, often resulting in incomplete data reporting and suboptimal comprehension for many readers. Method We introduce an augmented reality technique to layer modern digital information ontop of printable scientific figures, enabling full datasets to be attached to scientific articles. This system is additionally paired with an uploading framework that allows authors to create and disseminate augmentations from their own data. Result The capabilities provided through both the augmented viewing and augmentation creating systems facilitate communication and comprehension of the complex information underlying Alzheimer’s research. Conclusion Augmented reality technologies can improve and modernize the state of scientific communication in Alzheimer’s research, bridging the gap between modern digital data and journal article communications.