scholarly journals Effect of metrical primes on perceived complexity of 2:3 and 3:4 polyrhythms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Lookenbill ◽  
Leigh VanHandel
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Complexity

Effects of roadway factors and demographic characteristics on drivers’ perceived complexity of simulated roadway videos

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 589-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Atiyya Shaw ◽  
Aaron T. Greenwood ◽  
JongIn Bae ◽  
Gregory M. Corso ◽  
Michael O. Rodgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Perceived Complexity

The Perception of Tax Complexity Within Local Authorities' VAT Framework

2018 ◽  
pp. 384-405
Author(s):  
Ana Clara Borrego ◽  
Cidalia Mota Lopes ◽  
Carlos Manuel Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Value Added Tax ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Tax Complexity ◽  
Perceived Complexity ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tax Noncompliance

The relevance of the impact of tax complexity on tax noncompliance justifies the study of tax complexity in the scope of several taxpayers, including local authorities. This chapter analyses the case of the value added tax (VAT), a typical example where the misuse of exemptions and no subjections imply the no payment of taxes by citizens. Therefore, this chapter tries to assess, qualitatively and quantitatively, the levels of tax complexity perceived in local authorities' administrations through the amount of binding tax information those organizations request. The results suggest a high degree of perception of tax complexity and uncertainty as well as a lack of transparency associated with the tax framework of the activities of local authorities. It is pointed out that the perceived complexity is essentially legal. Moreover, the findings establish a relation between some more complex legal changes with great tax impact within these entities and the increase of the number of binding tax information requested on their subjects.

Exploring Cognitive Load in Immersive Educational Games

2014 ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Brian C. Nelson ◽  
Diane Jass Ketelhut ◽  
Catherine Schifter
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Science Content ◽  
Student Interactions ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
Perceived Complexity

SAVE Science is a research project focused on creating an innovative model for assessment of learning in STEM. In SAVE Science, we are implementing game-like modules for evaluating science content and inquiry in grades 7-8, using an assessment rubric of student interactions in a virtual environment designed to capture evolving patterns of scientific understanding among students. We are also investigating two “conditions for success” for virtual environment-based assessment: managing the effects of cognitive load students experience in complex virtual environments, and helping teachers integrate technology into their pedagogy. In this paper, we provide an overview of our design approaches aimed at helping students manage the high levels of cognitive load they report experiencing in virtual environments. By reducing the perceived complexity of virtual environment-based assessments, we hypothesize that learners will be better able to attend to the processes associated with the assessments, leading to more accurate evidentiary data.

Keep IT Together

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-105
Author(s):  
Mor Brokman Meltzer ◽  
Dikla Perez ◽  
Roy Gelbard
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Work Plan ◽  
Gantt Chart ◽  
Group Type ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Perceived Complexity ◽  
Practical Implications

Prior research shows that project managers tend to avoid following the optimal work plan, and that this tendency is negatively influenced by the perceived complexity of the Gantt chart. This research introduces a central factor moderating this effect: the level of communication effort required by PMs (project managers) when managing IT (information technology) team members. To test this prediction, the researchers followed an experimental approach and manipulated the level of communication effort by defining two group types, which differed in the number of team members and the geographical distance between them (together or not). Research results show that the complexity level of the Gantt chart negatively affects PMs' motivation to adopt an optimal work plan, and importantly, findings suggest that the group type (together or not) attenuates this effect. Research findings also offer practical implications for managers seeking to influence PM's behavior and attenuate the negative impact of Gantt chart complexity without changing other aspects of the work plan.

scholarly journals Information-theoretic Modeling of Perceived Musical Complexity

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-178
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Sauvé ◽  
Marcus T. Pearce
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Information Content ◽  
Statistical Learning ◽  
Probabilistic Prediction ◽  
Information Theoretic ◽  
Musical Background ◽  
Musical Excerpts ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Perceived Complexity

What makes a piece of music appear complex to a listener? This research extends previous work by Eerola (2016), examining information content generated by a computational model of auditory expectation (IDyOM) based on statistical learning and probabilistic prediction as an empirical definition of perceived musical complexity. We systematically manipulated the melody, rhythm, and harmony of short polyphonic musical excerpts using the model to ensure that these manipulations systematically varied information content in the intended direction. Complexity ratings collected from 28 participants were found to positively correlate most strongly with melodic and harmonic information content, which corresponded to descriptive musical features such as the proportion of out-of-key notes and tonal ambiguity. When individual differences were considered, these explained more variance than the manipulated predictors. Musical background was not a significant predictor of complexity ratings. The results support information content, as implemented by IDyOM, as an information-theoretic measure of complexity as well as extending IDyOM's range of applications to perceived complexity.

Predicting customers’ adoption towards family takaful scheme in Pakistan using diffusion theory of innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1761-1776
Author(s):  
Imran Mehboob Shaikh ◽  
Kamaruzaman Bin Noordin ◽  
Sindhia Arijo ◽  
Fawad Shaikh ◽  
Ahmed Alsharief
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Theory ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
The Family ◽  
Perceived Complexity ◽  
Islamic Insurance

Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants that influence the customer’s adoption towards the use of family takaful scheme by extending diffusion theory of innovation (DOI) in the context of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The published work allied to takaful studies and DOI was reviewed. Total of 282 respondents who are non-users of family takaful product were used for the purpose of primary data collection through convenience sampling. Findings The customer’s adoption towards Islamic insurance is determined not only by perceived relative advantage and perceived compatibility but also by awareness and religious belief. Perceived complexity, on the contrary, turns out not to be a predictor of family takaful adoption. Further, gender, age and education do not moderate the family takaful adoption by the customers. Research limitations/implications This research alike others have limitations in terms of sampling method used and only covers one city of Pakistan, namely, Karachi. Further studies need to be conducted in other cities as well with a large population. Originality/value Extended DOI is not used in the context of takaful in Pakistan as evident from scarce literature on the empirical studies. Therefore, the authors extend the DOI in the current work. Further, this paper will be a useful reference guide for the academicians, operators of takaful business and future researchers.

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