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OTGP: An innovative biometric authentication system with on-the-go passwords using a novel typing signature

Shirodkar et al. | Jun 08, 2026

OTGP: An innovative biometric authentication system with on-the-go passwords using a novel typing signature
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This manuscript describes a new method of on-the-go passwords using typing characteristics. The authors developed a keyboard and keystroke recording setup and tested it with 30 participants. The results indicated the five chosen parameters are distinct across participants yet consistent across time for each participant, making it a plausible candidate for a behavior-based password system.

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Eye color, visual acuity and photophobia: How eye color affects light sensitivity

Spencer et al. | May 20, 2026

Eye color, visual acuity and photophobia: How eye color affects light sensitivity

This study examined whether eye color affects photophobia and vision in elementary school students and staff, finding no significant relationship between eye color, light sensitivity, or visual acuity. However, photophobia was common across age groups, highlighting the need for greater awareness of light sensitivity in learning environments.

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A five-year retrospective analysis of Tuberculosis risk factors and their variability in the United States

Kini et al. | Mar 14, 2026

A five-year retrospective analysis of Tuberculosis risk factors and their variability in the United States
Image credit: Kini, Diaz Gaviria, Diaz, and Kini

The main goal of this study is to determine what demographics are related to tuberculosis incidence in the United States populations, particularly if changing demographics are related to differences in tuberculosis risk over two discrete time periods. The major finding is that in the two studied time periods, tuberculosis risk factors were somewhat consistent and may be influenced by things such as immigration, healthcare access, and race or ethnicity, although the top predictor did change.

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