scholarly journals Interactive Urban Play to Encourage Active Mobility: Usability Study of a Web-Based Augmented Reality Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Oduor ◽  
Timo Perälä
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Augmented Reality Application ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Interactive Experience

Owing to increasing cases of sedentary lifestyles and their negative impact on health, practical solutions are needed to address the physical and mental wellbeing of citizens and to enhance their standard of living. Among the problems are premature mortality rates caused by physical inactivity, which leads to chronic diseases. Innovative solutions are needed to address many of the problems that we face as a society. Location-based games have been identified as effective solutions for increasing physical activity, enhancing social interaction, and exploration in urban environments. In this pilot study, we explore how to encourage active mobility (walking and cycling) through urban play by integrating technology into the built environment. We examined the usability of a web-based augmented reality application in providing interactive experience to users as they explored the urban environment looking for tasks. Overall, participants’ perceptions of the usability of the application were positive; they enjoyed how the application revealed the tasks at each location and all the checkpoints at the different locations had at least a couple of visitors. We present limitations and future research directions.

Investigation and Implementation of a Web-Based CAD System for Fabric Appearance

2010 ◽  
Vol 129-131 ◽  
pp. 645-647
Author(s):  
Fan Lei Yan ◽  
Lian He Yang ◽  
Hai Feng Chang
Keyword(s):  
Data Exchange ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Texture Mapping ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Key Technologies ◽  
Future Research Directions

The area of web-based CAD system has grown since the mid-1990s. This paper introduces a new web-based CAD system for fabric appearance. The system uses the Browser/Server structure, and the designer can employ this system installed on the server to build a 3D model of fabric appearance through the Web browser. The basic architecture is discussed in this paper. Some key technologies, such as graphics display, texture mapping and the data exchange, are also investigated. In the last, some future research directions are presented.

Managing Human Resources in Family Businesses

2014 ◽  
pp. 96-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago Gutiérrez-Broncano ◽  
Mercedes Rubio-Andrés ◽  
Pedro Jiménez Estévez
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Future Research Directions

Although a lot of research has been carried out in the field of family businesses in recent years, not much of it has focused on human resource management. After compiling the major studies, both negative aspects (e.g. nepotism) and positive ones (e.g. employee commitment) have been identified. Therefore, the authors propose high-performance human resources practices to reduce the negative impact of family in business and boost the positive effects, increase their human capital, and achieve a competitive advantage in this field. Finally, the authors provide key insights for practitioners, family business owners, and managers, and they propose future research directions.

Augmented Reality Research for Architecture and Design

2012 ◽  
pp. 225-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi Jeong Kim ◽  
Xiangyu Wang ◽  
Xingquan Zhu ◽  
Shih-Chung Kang
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
The Past ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Architecture And Design

A growing body of research has shown that Augmented Reality (AR) has the potential to contribute to interaction and visualization for architecture and design. While this emerging technology has only been developed for the past decade, numerous journals and conferences in architecture and design have published articles related to AR. This chapter reviews 44 articles on AR especially related to the architecture and design area that were published from 2005 to 2011. Further, this chapter discusses the representative AR research works in terms of four aspects: AR concept, AR implementation, AR evaluation, and AR industry adoption. The chapter draws conclusions about major findings, research issues, and future research directions through the review results. This chapter will be a basis for future research of AR in architecture and design areas.

Modeling Best Practices in Web-Based Academic Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 1578-1595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana K. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teaching Preparation ◽  
American Perspective ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter makes a case for the importance of preparing e-teachers by requiring them to have an experience as an e-learner. The chapter begins with a review of the challenges and criticisms of e-learning. Some of the literature indicates that e-learners have been dissatisfied with their learning experiences. Some academics have concerns about the rigour of courses offered through e-learning. The literature of academic development and e-learning is used to link theory with practice. The chapter provides examples of best practice in the preparation of academic staff for e-teaching. Two case studies of lived examples of e-teaching preparation are provided from a North American perspective. Future research directions are outlined, with research questions to be explored regarding the link between the preparation of eteachers through e-learning and the quality of the e-learning experience for students.

scholarly journals IoT Technology Applications-Based Smart Cities: Research Analysis

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana-Daniela González-Zamar ◽  
Emilio Abad-Segura ◽  
Esteban Vázquez-Cano ◽  
Eloy López-Meneses
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Electronic Sensors

The development of technologies enables the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in urban environments, creating smart cities. Hence, the optimal management of data generated in the interconnection of electronic sensors in real time improves the quality of life. The objective of this study is to analyze global research on smart cities based on IoT technology applications. For this, bibliometric techniques were applied to 1232 documents on this topic, corresponding to the period 2011–2019, to obtain findings on scientific activity and the main thematic areas. Scientific production has increased annually, so that the last triennium has accumulated 83.23% of the publications. The most outstanding thematic areas were Computer Science and Engineering. Seven lines have been identified in the development of research on smart cities based on IoT applications. In addition, the study has detected seven new future research directions. The growing trend at the global level of scientific production shows the interest in developing aspects of smart cities based on IoT applications. This study contributes to the academic, scientific, and institutional discussion to improve decision making based on the available information.

scholarly journals Port City Sustainability: A Review of Its Research Trends

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8355
Author(s):  
Ying Zheng ◽  
Jingzhu Zhao ◽  
Guofan Shao
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Port City ◽  
Port Cities ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Sustainability Research ◽  
Future Research Directions

In recent years, with the development of society, the awareness of environmental protection for people has been increasing. While ports promote the economic development and employment levels of port cities, they also have a negative impact on the environment of port cities. The sustainability of port cities is increasingly valued. Port cities face huge challenges, and their sustainability needs to be better understood. The purpose of this article is to review research on the sustainability of port cities. We used content analysis to classify and analyze the existing relevant literature, to learn about the hotspots and deficiencies of past research, and to propose future research directions. We found that port sustainability has become an increasingly important research topic during the past ten years. From the perspective of geographic research areas, European port cities are the hot spots for sustainability research. Regarding research fields, technologies, methods and measures to promote the sustainability of port cities are popular research topics. In terms of research methods, qualitative research plays an important role in the study of port city sustainability. Finally, guidance for future research on port city sustainability is proposed according to the review results.

Modeling Best Practices in Web-Based Academic Development

2009 ◽  
pp. 35-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teaching Preparation ◽  
American Perspective ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter makes a case for the importance of preparing e-teachers by requiring them to have an experience as an e-learner. The chapter begins with a review of the challenges and criticisms of e-learning. Some of the literature indicates that e-learners have been dissatisfied with their learning experiences. Some academics have concerns about the rigour of courses offered through e-learning. The literature of academic development and e-learning is used to link theory with practice. The chapter provides examples of best practice in the preparation of academic staff for e-teaching. Two case studies of lived examples of e-teaching preparation are provided from a North American perspective. Future research directions are outlined, with research questions to be explored regarding the link between the preparation of eteachers through e-learning and the quality of the e-learning experience for students.

Barriers to Physical Activity Among Assertive Community Treatment Participants: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-117
Author(s):  
Garrett Huck ◽  
Michele Mahr ◽  
Blaise Morrison ◽  
Cruz Finnicum ◽  
Emre Umucu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions

There is a paucity of research about factors influencing physical activity participation among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). Consequently, this group continues to engage in low levels of activity, resulting in high comorbidity and premature mortality. This study examined the barriers to activity experienced by individuals with SMI receiving assertive community treatment (ACT) services. A mixed-methods approach was used to gain a comprehensive understanding of (a) the most frequently identified barriers to activity, (b) the degree to which specific barriers influence activity levels and stages of change, and (c) the consistency between those barriers experienced by ACT participants and individuals receiving other types of treatments. Participants identified a variety of barriers. Several significant correlations with low activity and stages of change were noted, and consistency with those barriers experienced by individuals receiving treatment in other settings was observed. Implications for clinical practice and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Association between sleep hygiene and sleep quality in medical students

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron Brick
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Subjective Sleep Quality ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Subjective Sleep ◽  
Future Research Directions

The aim of the current study was to determine whether subjective sleep quality was reduced in medical students, and whether demographics and sleep hygiene behaviors were associated with sleep quality. A web-based survey was completed by 314 medical students, containing questions about demographics, sleep habits, exercise habits, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol use, and subjective sleep quality (using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). Correlation and regression analyses tested for associations among demographics, sleep hygiene behaviors, and sleep quality. As hypothesized, medical students’ sleep quality was significantly worse than a healthy adult normative sample (t=5.13, p<.001). Poor sleep quality in medical students was predicted by several demographic and sleep hygiene variables, and future research directions are proposed.Brick, C., Seely, D. L., & Palermo, T. M. (2010). Association between sleep hygiene and sleep quality in medical students. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 8(2), 113–121. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15402001003622925

MANAGING SPORT FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: A BRIEF REVIEW AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Yudha Gusti Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Important Activity

Background: Monotone activities and lack of physical activity are problems in recent decades. These phenomena will give negative impact for human health such as some disease. This problems can solve by sports Purpose: The purpose of this article is to find sports impact for human health. Results: Result of this study are sports can solve some disease because sports is medicine, sport can support mental health recovery and sport is physical activities for supporting healthy lifestyle Conclusion: Sports is an important activity in human life

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