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Membrane composition and thermodynamic identity as boundaries of life for synthetic cell research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
What makes a cell a cell? The boundary of a living cell is not just a wall. Read as a Markov blanket, the membrane separates internal from external states, generating identity and non‐equilibrium order. Can this identity be rebuilt from scratch in a synthetic cell?
Caterina Presutti, Bert Poolman
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of gesture-based avatar-mediated communication on brainstorming and negotiation tasks among younger users [PDF]

, 2013
This paper reports on a study which investigated the effects of gesture-based avatar-mediated communication on younger users (12–13 years old), in comparison to video-mediated communication.
Bobrowicz, Ania, Siriaraya, Panote, Winspear, Kate, Trickey, Joshua, Ang, Chee Siang   +4 more
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Avatar-induced compatibilities and the concept of avatar-self merging

, 2021
In the digital world, we are often represented by avatars and interact with avatars controlled by other people or computer programs. This dissertation examines how these avatars influence our perception and action by proposing a framework of avatar-self ...
Böffel, Christian
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Students’ Perception of Motivation to Learn: Does an Avatar Motivate? [PDF]

, 2012
Context: This research investigates students’ perception of motivation to learn among students at one of the public university in Malaysia. Students were provided with an avatar as well as an avatar environment called the Avatar Hall.
Mazlan, Mohammad Nur Azhar, MAZLAN, MOHAMMAD,NUR,AZHAR   +1 more
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Optimising AVATAR therapy for people who hear distressing voices: study protocol for the AVATAR2 multi-centre randomised controlled trial

Trials, 2021
Background AVATAR therapy is a novel intervention targeting distressing auditory verbal hallucinations (henceforth ‘voices’). A digital simulation (avatar) of the voice is created and used in a three-way dialogue between participant, avatar and therapist.
Philippa Garety, Clementine J. Edwards, Thomas Ward, Richard Emsley, Mark Huckvale, Paul McCrone, Mar Rus-Calafell, Miriam Fornells-Ambrojo, Andrew Gumley, Gillian Haddock, Sandra Bucci, Hamish McLeod, Amy Hardy, Emmanuelle Peters, Inez Myin-Germeys, Thomas Craig   +15 more
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Comparing the Effect of Semi‐Immersive Virtual Reality, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Traditional Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive impairment is a common non‐motor symptom in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), negatively affecting autonomy and Quality of Life (QoL). Innovative rehabilitation strategies, such as semi‐immersive virtual reality (VR) and computerized cognitive training (CCT), may offer advantages over traditional cognitive rehabilitation (TCR ...
Maria Grazia Maggio, Desiree Latella, Lilla Bonanno, Paulo Cezar Rocha dos Santos, Marcos Maldonado‐Díaz, Meir Plotnik, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rundvisning og interview i Second Life (podcasts)

Læring og Medier, 2009
Artiklen er uden for review Artiklen indeholder rundvisning ved avatar Gunhild Soderstrom i Second Life og interview med avatar Gunhild Soderstrom i Seconf Life.
Cynthia M. M. Grund, Mads Stenhøj Andresen, Rasmus Blok, Inger-Marie Christensen   +3 more
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Bioprinting salivary gland models and their regenerative applications

BDJ Open
Objective Salivary gland (SG) hypofunction is a common clinical condition arising from radiotherapy to suppress head and neck cancers. The radiation often destroys the SG secretory acini, and glands are left with limited regenerative potential.
Jutapak Klangprapan, Glauco R. Souza, João N. Ferreira   +2 more
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OntOMat: Toward Ontology‐Based Product and Process Design Engineering and Optimization Solutions Fueling Circular Value Chains

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The OntOMat ontology establishes a structured framework for polymer matrix fiber reinforced composite materials, integrating manufacturing processes, characterization methods, and multiscale design through the VDI/VDE 3682 formalized process description standard.
Nicolas Christ, Jörg Hohe, Martin Kördel, Michael Giese, Niklas Toffert, Christian Seidel, Olaf Rehme, Patrik Schneider, Oliver Focke, Elie Abi Aoun, Claas Falldorf, Beñat Gutierrez, Alexandra Kühn, Sven Torstrick-von der Lieth, Christoph Herden, Erik Johannsen, Jan‐Uwe R. Schmidt, Felix Winkelmann, Andreas Schott, Daniel Schott   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in the application of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs and SPIONs) in three-dimensional cell culture systems

SLAS Technology
Background: The field of tissue engineering has remarkably progressed through the integration of nanotechnology and the widespread use of magnetic nanoparticles.
Khin The Nu Aye, Joao N. Ferreira, Chayanit Chaweewannakorn, Glauco R. Souza   +3 more
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