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Farming Basics

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Farming Basics provides small and beginning farmers with crop information, pest management tactics, and fertilizer and irrigation calculators from Alabama Extension.
Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemHorticulture & Crop Science
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Lectia

2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Lectia uses authentic multimedia like news reports and interviews to develop language learners' interpretive communication skills through cultural immersion and real-world.
University of MarylandLanguages & Linguistics
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CDC's Milestone Tracker

3 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Helps parents monitor child development from two months to five years using evidence-based checklists to facilitate healthcare discussions about concerns.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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Marine Debris Tracker

2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Marine Debris Tracker enables citizens to collect and map standardized litter data, contributing to a global open-data platform on plastic pollution.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEarth & Environmental Sciences
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MOVE! Coach

5 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Sixteen-week weight management app for Veterans and service members offering guided education, goal setting, and progress tracking for weight loss.
US Department of Veterans AffairsWellness & Public Health
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Biosphere 2 K-12

1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Educational tool preparing students and teachers to explore Biosphere 2 facility and design computer-modeled biospheres through guided virtual experiences.
University of ArizonaEarth & Environmental Sciences
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BGC Next

1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
BGC Next enhances cognitive function through home-based auditory and working memory exercises, with outcomes influenced by participant expectations and motivation.
Northeastern UniversityPsychology & Cognitive Science
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ERG

Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Searchable hazardous materials guide giving first responders safety precautions and identification help during the initial phase of transportation incidents.
US Department of TransportationChemical & Biomedical Engineering

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