Study case of a centre for biomedical analyses: the importance of an acoustic analysis of the current situation and definition of the targets to be achieved

2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 3813-3813
Author(s):  
Fabien Krajcarz
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Definition Of

Adapting game’s evaluation metrics to virtual reality serious games and its validation on “Hellblade: Senu’s Sacrifice” (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Martinez ◽  
Maria Isabel Menéndez-Menéndez ◽  
David Checa ◽  
Andres Bustillo
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Quantitative Rating ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND The design of Virtual Reality Serious Games (VR-SG) is a subject still developing. One of its open developments is the definition of metrics to evaluate the fun and learning result. In this way, weaknesses and strengths in the design of serious games can be found for future works in this research field. OBJECTIVE This paper aims to create a metric that can be used to rate the gameplay of VR-SG. This metric’s novelty allows to evaluate the different fun and learning features and give them a quantitative rating. A study case shows the capability of implementing this evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses of VR-SGs. METHODS The new VR-SG metric is developed on the basis of the Mechanics, Dynamics and Aesthetic (MDA) framework but including User Experience (UX) elements and adapting them to VR-SG. This metric includes 1) UX aspects: VR-headsets, training tutorials and interactive adaptions to avoid VR inconveniences; and 2) MDA aspects: exclusive VR audiovisual elements and its aesthetics interactions. RESULTS The selected indie serious game is Hellblade, developed to raise awareness about the difficulties of people suffering from psychosis with two versions: one for 2D-screens and the other for VR devices. The comparison of metric´s scores for both versions shows: 1) some VR dynamics increase the gameplay impact and therefore, the educational capacity; and 2) flaws in game design where the scores drop down. Some of these flaws are: reduced number of levels, missions and items, lack of a tutorial to enhance usability and lack of strategies and rewards in the long-term to increase motivation. CONCLUSIONS This metric allows to identify the elements of the gameplay and UX that are necessary to learn in VR experiences. The study case shows this research is useful to evaluate the educational utility of VR-SG. Further works will analyze VR applications to synthetize every game element influencing its intrinsic sensations. CLINICALTRIAL The trials have not been registered, as testing for this metric has not involved people with mental conditions or addressed other medical applications. Hellblade is a commercial video game that anyone can purchase and play. The trials have been carried out to obtain results on the gaming experience of different people in relation to the educational purpose of raising awareness of psychosis.

Tautas deju definēšanas problemātika mūsdienās Latvijā

2021 ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
Elīna Gailīte
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Folk Dance ◽  
Historical Time ◽  
Cultural Space ◽  
The Public ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Adaptation Field ◽  
Time Of Origin

The article “Problems of defining folk dance in Latvia today” examines the aspects that affect the current situation in Latvia, where folk dances are understood as both folk dances that have not been modified by choreographers, dances passed down through generations that can be danced every day, and stage folk dances, which are a type of art performed by folk dance ensembles, created by choreographers and dances adapted to the stage performance. The research aim is to identify and describe the problems that currently exist in the Latvian cultural space, where the definition of folk dances creates tension in the public space and ambiguous opinions among dancers. Nowadays, it is possible to identify such concepts as, for example, folk dance, ethnographic dance, authentic dance, traditional dance, folklore dance, folk dance, folk dance adaptation, field dance, folk ballet, etc. Consistent use of concepts is rarely seen in the documents and research of cultural policymakers and the historical and contemporary works of choreographers and researchers. Often they are only described in general terms. A survey conducted in 2019 shows that dancers consider stage folk dances to be folk dances, and often this separation of dances is not important for them. Another problem is the designation of folk dance ensembles where stage folk dance dancers are dancing. The term misleads; it suggests that folk dances are danced there. However, this designation is linked to its historical time of origin. It is not insignificant that the stage folk dance is more popular, more visible, and massively represented at the Song and Dance Festival. Thus, a part of the society associates it with our folk dances.

Comparing academic and aboriginal definitions of Arctic identities

Polar Record ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis-Jacques Dorais
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
The North ◽  
Human Situation ◽  
Aboriginal Populations ◽  
Individual Nature ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Definition Of

During the last decades, scholarly studies on Arctic identities have been on the increase, but less is known about how academic viewpoints diverge from aboriginal perspectives. The aim of this article is to compare both points of view, by looking at the way some academic specialists define Arctic identities, in contrast — or convergence — with how one Arctic people, the Inuit, perceive who they are. Twelve scholars conducting social research in the north and recognised for their competence were interviewed on their definition of identity and their assessment of the current situation of Arctic aboriginal populations. Their responses show that they view identity as a relational and constructed process, a process that continues without much disruption despite rapid social and cultural change. As modern Inuit are concerned, ethnography and personal testimonies tend to show that they perceive identity as an open-ended and individual — as opposed to collective — relationship rather than as a way of classifying people. Inuit perceptions agree on some points — the relational aspects for instance — but diverge on others — for example, the primarily individual nature of identity — from those of the interviewed scholars, and they should be taken into account in any assessment of the current human situation in the Arctic.

Making the Case for Case Studies in Deaf Education Research

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Enns
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Deaf Education ◽  
Deaf Students ◽  
Deficit Model ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Definition Of

When done well, case studies can provide rigorous and powerful evidence. This chapter provides a definition of case studies and outlines the process of conducting case study research in five stages: (1) determining the research questions, (2) designing the study (case selection and preparation), (3) collecting the data, (4) analyzing the data, and (5) reporting on the findings. In addition, the ways that case studies are uniquely suited to addressing particular questions in the field of deaf education are addressed. The contributions and benefits of conducting case studies to promote strength-based perspectives rather than deficit-model views of deaf students are highlighted throughout the chapter.

scholarly journals METHODOLOGY OF MODELLING: SIMULATION OF URBAN SCENARIOS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 04
Author(s):  
Roberta Plangg Riegel ◽  
Darlan Daniel Alves ◽  
Leonardo Espíndola Birlem ◽  
Bruna Schmidt ◽  
Marco Antônio Siqueira Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Automata ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Transition Probability ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Dinamica Ego ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Definition Of

ABSTRACTUrbanization has led to a series of problems in medium and large cities, resulting from a lack of planning and technologies to support decision making. This work aims to contribute to the methodology of modeling by cellular automata, aiming the study of the processes that condition the expansion of the urban area. Having as a study case of the municipality of Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brazil. For this purpose, the urban areas of 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997, 2009 and 2015 were used, totalling a historical analysis of 48 years, besides the thematic maps: Declivities, Hypsometric, Land Use, Water Resources and Road System. The compiled data was inserted in the environment of the platform Dinamica EGO, which is a free software that uses the system of Cellular Automata. The software employs a set of input maps composed of an initial landscape, a final landscape and a compilation of thematic variables that are combined from the definition of weights of evidence to generate the transition probability maps. The results showed similarity indexes of 0.9 for the first three models, 1977, 1987 and 1997, as well as 0.83 for the simulation of 2015. It was also possible to analyze the predominant factors for each expansion process, besides the simulation of areas of prognosis for short and medium term, that is, 5, 10 and 15 years.Keywords: Urban expansion. Simulation of scenarios. Cellular automata.RESUMOA urbanização alavancou uma série de problemas nas cidades de médio e grande porte, resultado da falta de planejamento e de tecnologias para apoiar a tomada de decisões. Neste sentido, este trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir para a metodologia de modelagem por autômatos celulares, visando o estudo dos processos que condicionam a expansão da mancha urbana. Tendo como estudo de caso o município de Novo Hamburgo, RS. Para tanto foram utilizadas as manchas urbana de 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997, 2009 e 2015, totalizando uma análise histórica de 48 anos, além dos mapas temáticos: Declividades, Hipsométrico, Uso do Solo, Recursos Hídricos e Sistema Viário. Os dados compilados foram inseridos no ambiente da plataforma Dinamica EGO, que é um software livre que utiliza o sistema de Autômatos Celulares. O software, emprega um conjunto de mapas de entrada, composto por uma paisagem inicial, uma paisagem final e um compilado de variáveis temáticas que são combinadas a partir da definição de pesos de evidência visando gerar os mapas de probabilidade de transição. Os resultados apresentaram índices de similaridade superior 0,9 para as três primeiras modelagem 1977, 1987 e 1997, além de 0,83 para a simulação de 2015. Também foi possível analisar os fatores predominantes para cada processo de expansão, além da simulação de manchas de prognóstico para curto e médio prazo, ou seja 5, 10 e 15 anos. Palavras-chave: Expansão urbana. Simulação de cenários. Autômatos celulares.

scholarly journals Novas considerações sobre o acesso ao Patrimônio Musical no Brasil | New considerations on access to Brazilian musical heritage

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
André Guerra Cotta
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Legal Restrictions ◽  
Right To Information ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Musical Heritage ◽  
Methodological Difficulties

Resumo Este artigo traz considerações sobre o direito à informação no campo da musicologia no Brasil, especialmente sobre o acesso a fontes musicais manuscritas. O autor compara a situação atual com o contexto de fins da década de 1990, apresentando exemplos concretos de avanço em termos de acessibilidade das fontes e reflexões sobre o impacto das tecnologias digitais na área em foco. Finalmente, aponta aspectos em que não houve tranformações significativas, tais como as restrições legais, as dificuldades metodológicas e a falta de mobilização coletiva para a discussão e definição de políticas públicas voltadas para o tratamento e a conservação do Patrimônio Musical no Brasil. Palavras-chave música brasileira, musicologia histórica, acervos, digitalização, patrimônio cultural Abstract This article presents considerations about the right to information in the field of musicology in Brazil, especially on the accessibility to hand-written musical sources. The author compares the current situation with the context of the late 1990s, giving positive examples in terms of accessibility of the sources and reflections on the impact of digital technologies in the area in focus. Finally, we discuss aspects in which there were no significant transformations, such as legal restrictions, methodological difficulties and the lack of collective mobilization for the discussion and definition of public policies for the care and preservation of musical heritage in Brazil. Keywords brazilian music, historical musicology, collections, digitization, cultural heritage

scholarly journals Portuguese Health System, an Overview and a SWOT Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Aida Isabel Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Health System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose: The aim of this work is to describe the Portuguese health system and to provide a SWOT approach of its present situation. In this way, a clear and simplified picture of the health system can be offered and some strategies are proposed to improve the functioning of the health system. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used is descriptive, based on a literature review structured by SWOT tools and the WHO definition of a health system, and it is applied to Portugal. Findings: The strengths and weaknesses in the Portuguese health system are several and varied, and there are some threats and opportunities, too. The improvement of the Portuguese health system and Portuguese health population will have to consider the facts observed here. Originality/Value: This work contributes to the better understanding about the current situation of the Portuguese health system.

scholarly journals UOSTAMIESČIO VIZUALINIO ĮVAIZDŽIO PLĖTROS GALIMYBĖS IR PROBLEMOS: AUKŠTYBINIŲ PASTATŲ IŠDĖSTYMO SPECIALIOJO PLANO RENGIMAS – SPRENDINIŲ KONKRETIZAVIMAS IR PASEKMIŲ VERTINIMAS/ POSSIBILITIES AND PROBLEMS IN THE FORMATION OF SEAPORT VISUAL IMAGE: SPECIAL PLAN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS FOR KLAIPĖDA – CURRENT SITUATION AND CONCEPTION

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inesa Alistratovaitė
Keyword(s):  
Visual Image ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
City Development ◽  
High Rise ◽  
High Rise Building ◽  
City Structure ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The City

The paper deals with issues of high-rise building development and contemporary problems related to the formation of city development vision in Lithuania. The analysis focuses on the possibilities and problems arising in the process of developing the Special Plan of high-rise building arrangement in Klaipėda in the formation of the visual image of the city. The methodology of this Plan is discussed by the author in two papers. The present paper is the first one and analyses two stages of the plan development. The first stage is the analysis of the current situation in Klaipėda and possibilities to introduce high-rise buildings into the city morphostructure. This stage comprises 7 aspects: evaluation of the territory development from the point of view of investment possibilities; historical development of the city structure; hierarchy of values of preserved territories; analysis of the territory planning documents regulating townscape formation; evaluation of visual peculiarities; definition of visual identity zones, analysis and evaluation of important mass view points as well as evolvents of views seen from them. The second stage of developing the Special Plan constitutes efforts to define the conception of high-rise buildings arrangement on a city scale, central part scale and old-town scale. Santrauka Straipsnis skirtas aukštybinės statybos plėtros klausimui ir su tuo susijusioms šiandieninėms miesto plėtros vizijos formavimo problemoms Lietuvoje. Nagrinėjamos Klaipėdos miesto vizualinio įvaizdžio plėtros galimybės ir problemos rengiant Klaipėdos miesto aukštybinių pastatų išdėstymo specialųjį planą (SP). Šio plano metodikai aptarti autorė numatė parengti du straipsnius. Šiame, pirmajame, liečiamos dvi plano rengimo stadijos. Pirmoji – tai esama Klaipėdos miesto būklė, galimybės miesto morfostruktūroje rastis aukštybiniams pastatams; jos aptarimas apima 7 aspektus – miesto teritorijos pagal investicines plėtros galimybes vertinimą; miesto struktūros istorinę raidą; saugomų teritorijų vertybinę hierarchiją; dokumentų sprendinių, turinčių įtakos miestovaizdžių formavimui, analizę; vizualinių ypatumų vertinimą; miesto vizualinio identiteto zonų nustatymą ir svarbiausių masinės apžvalgos taškų bei iš jų matomo vaizdo išklotinių tyrimą ir nustatymą. Antroji plano rengimo stadija – tai aukštybinių pastatų išdėstymo koncepcijos paieškos miesto mastu, centrinės dalies mastu ir senamiesčio mastu.

The Definition and Connotation of the Sustainable Urban Transport

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 254-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Zhang ◽  
Yan Yan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Definition Of

This paper discusses the process of the sustainable development and then elaborates on the current situation, definition and connotation of the development of sustainable transportation. Meanwhile, the paper finds similarities and differences by comparing the international and national definitions and connotations of the sustainable transportation. It is found that while the definitions of sustainable transportation are different in different research, there seems to be a consensus that progress must occur on at least three fronts: economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Then a new dimension of sustainable development is put forword for urban transportation and a new definition of sustainable transportation is developed. This paper provides not only a reference for indentifying suitable targets of sustainable transportation strategy under the national conditions, but also a strong theorical foundation for directing the development of urban transport.

Ancient Villages Protection on Urban Fringe — Case Study on Jingangbei Village

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 2352-2356
Author(s):  
Zhao Dong Chen ◽  
Xin Yi Xiang ◽  
Hu Bei Yin
Keyword(s):  
Space Form ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Urban Fringe ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Chongqing City ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Cultural Features

With rapid urbanization, villages on urban fringe are being merged with city, among which, ancient villages are of no exception. In this study, Jingangbei village in Beibei district, Chongqing city was selected as the object for investigated. Through field investigation and literatures retrieval, history, space form and cultural features of Jingangbei were illustrated. In addition, by comparing of the protective plan and current situation of Jingangbei, chances and challenges for ancient villages’ protection were put forward, namely: Administration of Cultural Relics and local residents’ participation; change of planning objectives from wealth-seeking to multidimensional objectives; sources of protect funding and definition of future functions.

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