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A computerized test of speed of language comprehension unconfounded by literacy [PDF]
A computerised version of the Silly Sentences task developed for use with children (Baddeley et al, 1995) is found to be equivalent to the pencil-and-paper version from the SCOLP Test (Baddeley et al, 1992) with UK undergraduates, and is usable by a ...
Alcock +9 more
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Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik +8 more
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Externalising moods and psychological states in a cloud based system to enhance a pet-robot and child’s interaction [PDF]
Background:This PATRICIA research project is about using pet robots to reduce pain and anxiety in hospitalized children. The study began 2 years ago and it is believed that the advances made in this project are significant.
Albo-Canals, Jordi +5 more
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Dynamic optimization of the quality of experience during mobile video watching [PDF]
Mobile video consumption through streaming is becoming increasingly popular. The video parameters for an optimal quality are often automatically determined based on device and network conditions.
De Pessemier, Toon +2 more
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Edible Oils Attenuate Button Battery-Induced Injury in Porcine Esophageal Segments
Objective: The objective of the study is to test whether the use of edible oil might be an early treatment strategy for reducing button battery-induced esophageal injury.Methods: A button battery was inserted into esophageal segments collected from pigs.
Wenyuan Jia +8 more
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Modulation of cognitive performance and mood by aromas of peppermint and ylang-ylang [PDF]
This study provides further evidence for the impact of the aromas of plant essential oils on aspects of cognition and mood in healthy participants.
Akutsu H. +37 more
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Device for the Removal of Button Batteries.
There is an increasing number of accidents by erroneous ingestion of button batteries in recent years; the batteries arouse the interest of infants because of their attractive shape and luster. The batteries remaining in the gastrointestinal tract and discharging electric current over a long period of time may induce ulceration or perforation, thus ...
K, Yamauchi +13 more
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The Hidden Energy Cost of Web Advertising [PDF]
Advertising is an important source of income for many websites. To get the attention of the unsuspecting (and probably uninterested) visitors, web advertisements (ads) tend to use elaborate animations and graphics.
Pras, A., Simons, R.J.G
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Complicated Cases of Lithium Battery Ingestion: Delay can be Deadly
Increasing use of button battery (BB) in household products and toys is responsible for the growing incidence of button battery ingestion (BBI). The BBI may cause life‑threatening complications.
Arya Suchismita +6 more
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Button battery ingestion: A therapeutic dilemma and clinical issues in management
Button batteries, also known as disc batteries, are tiny, round batteries commonly present in numerous household electronic gadgets such as watches, calculators, cameras, hearing aids, penlights, remote control devices, and certain toys. Because of their
Jashanjot Singh Bhangu +3 more
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