Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mi-Hyun Choi, Jin-Ju Jung, Je-Hyeop Lee, Soon-Cheol Chung, Hyun-Kyung Park, Hyun-Jun Kim
Summary: This study did not find significant differences in cognitive performance and ERP patterns between parous and nulliparous females, suggesting that childbirth may not influence cognitive abilities.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Joanna Bergstrom, Jarrod Knibbe, Henning Pohl, Kasper Hornbaek
Summary: This study examines the relationship between high-level and low-level control. The results show that on-skin input leads to a higher sense and experience of control compared to touchpad input. However, no corresponding difference is found between on-skin and button input.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTER-HUMAN INTERACTION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Zhepeng Rui, Danni Chang, Zhenyu Gu
Summary: Data visualization is crucial for human-computer interaction interface design. We have developed a method that minimizes the time required to memorize data or information through various analyses. Using career data from the World Bank, we created four different information visualization interfaces and evaluated the aesthetics and usability through subjective evaluations and brain electrophysiological biofeedback.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Fatemeh Shahlaei, Niraj Bagh, M. S. Zambare, M. Ramasubba Reddy
Summary: This study proposes a technique for localizing ERD/ERS patterns in motor imagery-based BCI and accurately classifying left and right hand movements. The effectiveness of the technique is validated using a competition dataset, demonstrating its superiority over state-of-the-art approaches.
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Valerio De Luca
Summary: For software applications with high user involvement, the concept of usability has evolved into the more complex idea of user experience, which includes emotional, cognitive, and physical responses. In virtual reality, user experience also depends on the user's perception of immersive environments and the devices used for interaction. This study analyzed the effects of two different interaction modalities on usability and sense of presence, comparing the Myo armband and Vive handheld controller. The results revealed significant influences of the input interface on various questionnaire items and provided insights into human factors.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Samantha Pegg, Autumn Kujawa
Summary: This study examined the association between stress and alterations in reward responsiveness measured using event-related potentials (ERPs). The systematic review supported evidence of associations between laboratory-induced stressors and blunted reward responsiveness, but the results were more mixed when considering naturalistic stressors/perceived stress. The meta-analysis indicated a weak, nonsignificant negative association between stress and reward positivity (RewP). These results highlight the complex nature of the relationship between stress and reward-related ERPs and suggest the need for alternative models in future research.
COGNITIVE AFFECTIVE & BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Kazutaka Ueda, Yuki Sakai, Hideyoshi Yanagisawa
Summary: The study aimed to create a quantitative, objective method to evaluate the sense of discrepancy to the operation response and the habituation to the response. The P300 component was used as a quantitative evaluation method believed to reflect attention to stimuli. Experiments confirmed that the P300 amplitude corresponded to the degree of the sense of discrepancy, and the attenuation of the P300 amplitude by repeated operation was consistent with subjective habituation to the response. Based on these results, it was concluded that the P300 amplitude could help determine the sense of discrepancy to the operation response and the habituation to the response.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MECHANICAL DESIGN SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nadezhda Shanarova, Marina Pronina, Mikhail Lipkovich, Valery Ponomarev, Andreas Mueller, Juri Kropotov
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based diagnostic method for schizophrenia was developed. Classification models were applied to event-related potentials (ERPs) obtained from patients and healthy subjects performing a visual Go/NoGo task. Various features were extracted from the ERPs using a special parametrized procedure, and the model hyperparameters were selected through grid search technique. Sequential feature selection transformation was applied to prevent overfitting and reduce computational complexity. The best model, support vector machines, achieved a sensitivity and specificity of 91% and 90.8%, respectively.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kihong Kim, Ohyang Kwon, Jeongmin Yu
Summary: This study proposes a multisensory digital cultural heritage content based on virtual reality, which increases the feeling of presence by adding tactile sensations. The virtual museum content enhances realism, immersion, and preference through the novel multisensory experience.
Article
Cell Biology
Tianzhen Chen, Hang Su, Lihui Wang, Xiaotong Li, Qianying Wu, Na Zhong, Jiang Du, Yiran Meng, Chunmei Duan, Congbin Zhang, Wen Shi, Ding Xu, Weidong Song, Min Zhao, Haifeng Jiang
Summary: This study indicates that rTMS applied to the left DLPFC may modulate attention bias and beta oscillation during the processing of methamphetamine words in patients with MUD. The results show that the active iTBS group had a reduced error rate in discriminating methamphetamine words and significant effects on N1 amplitude and P3 latency.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Elkan G. Akyurek, Gulsen Balta
Summary: This study investigated visual temporal integration, specifically how multiple stimuli appearing in rapid succession are perceived as a single event. The results showed that both intrinsic and extrinsic factors have an interactive effect on integration performance, with distinct effects on the event-related potential components. This study provides important insights into the neural mechanisms underlying temporal integration and its impact on perception of longer episodic events.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pukyeong Seo, Hyun Kim, Kyung Hwan Kim
Summary: The study found common spatiotemporal characteristics of brain activity in response to sudden events during monotonous driving, regardless of event type. Additionally, the modulation of brain activity due to vigilance level showed common characteristics between the two types of events.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Oscar Caldas, Natalia Sanchez, Mauricio Mauledoux, Oscar F. Aviles, Carlos Rodriguez-Guerrero
Summary: Virtual reality has been widely used to simulate real-like environments for exploration and interaction. User experience in virtual environments is highly subjective, and self-reports based on presence have been used to assess it. However, it is still unclear how different VR features relate to the subscales of questionnaires, which can be helpful for creating and improving immersive virtual environments.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Monica Gomez-Suarez, Maria Jesus Yague
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a significant increase in published articles on the influence of marketing events on destinations, but there is still a need for empirical research on the impact of sensory components in organized events on participants' attitudes and behaviors. This study in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, found that attendees' positive evaluations of the event influenced their word-of-mouth recommendations of the brand, linking visitors' emotional experiences to their post-visit brand attitudes and brand equity.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kenta Ito, Yuki Ban, Shin'ichi Warisawa
Summary: To improve the sense of presence and experiential quality in virtual underwater simulations, a method of presenting coldness based on movement was proposed and tested. The results showed that this method achieved higher scores in overall sensation and thermal sensation compared to steady-state temperatures. This method can be used in various virtual underwater applications such as education and training.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Simone Grassini, Karin Laumann, Virginia de Martin Topranin, Sebastian Thorp
Summary: The study reveals that incorporating sound or vibration stimulation during VR experience does not alleviate simulator sickness, however, vibratory stimulation does enhance sense of presence. Post-hoc analyses indicated that female users experienced an increase in sense of presence with vibratory stimulation, while male users did not.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Simone Grassini
Summary: The study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in managing chronic pain. VR-assisted treatments have shown significant improvement in pain symptoms for patients experiencing chronic pain, particularly in the case of chronic neck pain. However, there is inconclusive evidence of VR interventions in chronic low back pain management. More research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of VR-assisted therapy for chronic pain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Simone Grassini
Summary: Scientific research has shown that being in contact with natural environments has therapeutic and health benefits. Nature walks have been found to improve mental health by reducing depression and anxiety symptoms. This systematic review and meta-analysis analyze the studies published in the past decade to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the effect of nature walks on depression and anxiety. The findings indicate that nature walks effectively improve mental health.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
H. Sigmundsson, B. H. Dybendal, J. M. Loftesnes, B. Olafsson, S. Grassini
Summary: This study investigated the differences in passion, grit, and mindset between different levels of football competence in elite and junior football teams. The results showed that the groups with higher football competence scored significantly higher on the passion scale, indicating the important role of passion in achieving success and becoming a good football player. However, there were no differences between the groups in terms of grit and mindset total scores.
NEW IDEAS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Simone Grassini, Giulia Virginia Segurini, Mika Koivisto
Summary: Evidence suggests that nature exposure has positive effects on cognitive and emotional well-being, but establishing a cause-effect relationship has been challenging. This study used psychophysiological methods to explore the biological correlates of natural environment exposure and found that experiencing natural environments virtually can generate measurable brain activity markers related to restorative processes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mika Koivisto, Simone Grassini
Summary: The study found that humans may have an innate tendency to respond with positive emotions to nature, while individual factors have a greater influence on the affective responses to urban scenes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mika Koivisto, Enni Jalava, Lina Kuusisto, Henry Railo, Simone Grassini
Summary: Exposure to natural environments has a positive impact on psychology, and people's preference for nature can be explained by evolution. The study found that when an ambiguous sound was attributed to nature rather than industry, participants had more pleasant and relaxed subjective experiences. Additionally, nature exposure also affected individuals' physiological measures.
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Marta Kowal, Piotr Sorokowski, Katarzyna Pisanski, Jaroslava V. Valentova, Marco A. C. Varella, David A. Frederick, Laith Al-Shawaf, Felipe E. Garcia, Isabella Giammusso, Biljana Gjoneska, Luca Kozma, Tobias Otterbring, Marietta Papadatou-Pastou, Gerit Pfuhl, Sabrina Stockli, Anna Studzinska, Ezgi Toplu-Demirtas, Anna K. Touloumakos, Bence E. Bakos, Carlota Batres, Solenne Bonneterre, Johanna Czamanski-Cohen, Jovi C. Dacanay, Eliane Deschrijver, Maryanne L. Fisher, Caterina Grano, Dmitry Grigoryev, Pavol Kacmar, Mikhail Kozlov, Efisio Manunta, Karlijn Massar, Joseph P. McFall, Moises Mebarak, Maria Rosa Miccoli, Taciano L. Milfont, Pavol Prokop, Toivo Aavik, Patricia Arriaga, Roberto Baiocco, Jiri Cenek, Hakan Cetinkaya, Izzet Duyar, Farida Guemaz, Tatsunori Ishii, Julia A. Kamburidis, Hareesol Khun-Inkeeree, Linda H. Lidborg, Hagar Manor, Ravit Nussinson, Mohd Sofian B. Omar-Fauzee, Farid Pazhoohi, Koen Ponnet, Anabela Caetano Santos, Oksana Senyk, Ognen Spasovski, Mona Vintila, Austin H. Wang, Gyesook Yoo, Oulmann Zerhouni, Rizwana Amin, Sibele Aquino, Merve Boga, Mahmoud Boussena, Ali R. Can, Seda Can, Rita Castro, Antonio Chirumbolo, Ogeday Coker, Clement Cornec, Seda Dural, Stephanie J. Eder, Nasim Ghahraman Moharrampour, Simone Grassini, Evgeniya Hristova, Gozde Ikizer, Nicolas Kervyn, Mehmet Koyuncu, Yoshihiko Kunisato, Samuel Lins, Tetyana Mandzyk, Silvia Mari, Alan D. A. Mattiassi, Aybegum Memisoglu-Sanli, Mara Morelli, Felipe C. Novaes, Miriam Parise, Irena Pavela Banai, Mariia Perun, Nejc Plohl, Fatima Zahra Sahli, Dusana Sakan, Sanja Smojver-Azic, Caglar Solak, Sinem Soylemez, Asako Toyama, Anna Wlodarczyk, Yuki Yamada, Beatriz Abad-Villaverde, Reza Afhami, Grace Akello, Nael H. Alami, Leyla Alma, Marios Argyrides, Derya Atamturk, Nana Burduli, Sayra Cardona, Joao Carneiro, Andrea Castaneda, Izabela Chalatkiewicz, William J. Chopik, Dimitri Chubinidze, Daniel Conroy-Beam, Jorge Contreras-Garduno, Diana Ribeiro da Silva, Yahya B. Don, Silvia Donato, Dmitrii Dubrov, Michaela Durackova, Sanjana Dutt, Samuel O. Ebimgbo, Ignacio Estevan, Edgardo Etchezahar, Peter Fedor, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Tomasz Frackowiak, Katarzyna Galasinska, Lukasz Gargula, Benjamin Gelbart, Talia Gomez Yepes, Brahim Hamdaoui, Ivana Hromatko, Salome N. Itibi, Luna Jaforte, Steve M. J. Janssen, Marija Jovic, Kevin S. Kertechian, Farah Khan, Aleksander Kobylarek, Maida Koso-Drljevic, Anna Krasnodebska, Valerija Krizanic, Miguel Landa-Blanco, Alvaro Mailhos, Tiago Marot, Tamara Martinac Dorcic, Martha Martinez-Banfi, Mat Rahimi Yusof, Marlon Mayorga-Lascano, Vita Mikuliciute, Katarina Misetic, Bojan Musil, Arooj Najmussaqib, Kavitha Nalla Muthu, Jean C. Natividade, Izuchukwu L. G. Ndukaihe, Ellen K. Nyhus, Elisabeth Oberzaucher, Salma S. Omar, Franciszek Ostaszewski, Ma Criselda T. Pacquing, Ariela F. Pagani, Ju Hee Park, Ekaterine Pirtskhalava, Ulf-Dietrich Reips, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Jan P. Roer, Aysegul Sahin, Adil Samekin, Ruta Sargautyte, Tatiana Semenovskikh, Henrik Siepelmeyer, Sangeeta Singh, Alicja Soltys, Agnieszka Sorokowska, Rodrigo Soto-Lopez, Liliya Sultanova, William Tamayo-Agudelo, Chee-Seng Tan, Gulmira T. Topanova, Merve Topcu Bulut, Bastien Tremoliere, Singha Tulyakul, Belguzar N. Turkan, Arkadiusz Urbanek, Tatiana Volkodav, Kathryn Walter, Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob, Marcos Zumarraga-Espinosa
Summary: In this large cross-cultural study, we found that people around the world make efforts to enhance their physical appearance. The results indicate that behaviors such as applying makeup, grooming hair, choosing clothing styles, maintaining body hygiene, and following specific diets or exercise routines for improving physical attractiveness are universal. The study also found that women, young individuals, those with a history of severe infectious diseases, and individuals who are currently dating are more likely to engage in beauty-enhancing behaviors.
EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Hermundur Sigmundsson, Benjamin H. Dybendal, Simone Grassini
Summary: This paper aims to present the important factors for maintaining the integrity of the basic brain structures, namely grey and white matter. Research shows that motion, relation, and passion are key factors for preserving the neural system in the grey and white matter during aging. An active lifestyle contributes to the development of the central nervous system and counteracts brain aging. Interpersonal relationships and interactions contribute to complex biological factors that benefit cognitive resilience. Passion and strong interest play a driving role in learning new things and influencing the development and maintenance of the neural functional network.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mika Koivisto, Simone Grassini
Summary: Exposure to natural environments promotes positive psychological effects, and mental imagery of restorative natural environments produces more positive psychological effects compared to built and urban environments. Top-down factors play a key role in these psychological effects.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Sebastian Oltedal Thorp, Lars Morten Rimol, Simone Grassini
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) offers possibilities for realistic training scenarios, but few studies have examined how personality traits can affect training effectiveness in VR. This study investigates the relationship between Big Five personality traits, training effectiveness, sense of presence, and cybersickness. Results show that high agreeableness and low conscientiousness predict better transfer of training from VR to the real world, and higher levels of cybersickness lead to worse training outcomes.
MULTIMODAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INTERACTION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Marta Kowal, Piotr Sorokowski, Bojana M. Dinic, Katarzyna Pisanski, Biljana Gjoneska, David A. Frederick, Gerit Pfuhl, Taciano L. Milfont, Adam Bode, Leonardo Aguilar, Felipe E. Garcia, S. Craig Roberts, Beatriz Abad-Villaverde, Tina Kavcic, Kirill G. Miroshnik, Izuchukwu L. G. Ndukaihe, Katarina Safarova, Jaroslava V. Valentova, Toivo Aavik, Angelique M. Blackburn, Hakan Cetinkaya, Izzet Duyar, Farida Guemaz, Tatsunori Ishii, Pavol Kacmar, Jean C. Natividade, Ravit Nussinson, Mohd Sofian B. Omar-Fauzee, Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing, Koen Ponnet, Austin H. Wang, Gyesook Yoo, Rizwana Amin, Ekaterine Pirtskhalava, Reza Afhami, Alexios Arvanitis, Derya Atamturk Duyar, Theo Besson, Mahmoud Boussena, Seda Can, Ali R. Can, Joao Carneiro, Rita Castro, Dimitri Chubinidze, Ksenija Cunichina, Yahya Don, Seda Dural, Edgardo Etchezahar, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Tomasz Frackowiak, Nasim Ghahraman Moharrampour, Talia Gomez Yepes, Simone Grassini, Marija Jovic, Kevin S. Kertechian, Farah Khan, Aleksander Kobylarek, Valerija Krizanic, Samuel Lins, Tetyana Mandzyk, Efisio Manunta, Tamara Martinac Dorcic, Kavitha N. Muthu, Arooj Najmussaqib, Tobias Otterbring, Ju Hee Park, Irena Pavela Banai, Mariia Perun, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Jan P. Roer, Aysegul Sahin, Fatima Zahra Sahli, Dusana Sakan, Sangeeta Singh, Sanja Smojver-Azic, Sinem Soylemez, Ognen Spasovski, Anna Studzinska, Ezgi Toplu-Demirtas, Arkadiusz Urbanek, Tatiana Volkodav, Anna Wlodarczyk, Mohd Faiz Mohd Y. Yaakob, Mat Rahimi Yusof, Marcos Zumarraga-Espinosa, Maja Zupancic, Robert J. Sternberg
Summary: This article examines the measurement of love experiences and the use of Sternberg's Triangular Love Scale (TLS-45). The researchers developed a shorter version of the scale, TLS-15, and conducted several studies to validate its reliability, validity, and cross-cultural invariance. The overall results support the use of TLS-15 as a measure of love components.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Simone Grassini
Summary: Technological advancements, especially AI, have significantly transformed educational practices in the last decade. The development and adoption of GPT, especially OpenAI's ChatGPT, have generated considerable interest. These models have unprecedented capabilities and broad implications, but concerns about their widespread use and transparency have been raised.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Sebastian Thorp, Alexander Saevild Ree, Simone Grassini
Summary: With the advancements in modern head-mounted displays, there has been a growing interest in research on the human experience of virtual environments. Researchers have explored how to enhance individuals' sense of presence and reduce the negative effects of cybersickness. However, studies have reported inconsistent findings on the relationship between sense of presence and cybersickness. This study aims to investigate the association and development of cybersickness and sense of presence over time in a virtual roller coaster setting.
MULTIMODAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INTERACTION
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Simone Grassini, Mina Saghafian, Sebastian Thorp, Karin Laumann
Summary: The study found that the relationship between personality and usability experience in immersive visual technologies is inconclusive, with severity of simulator sickness symptoms being negatively associated with system usability. The results have explorative value, and participants generally showed positive attitudes towards using VR for training, despite reporting ergonomic limitations of the VR headset and suboptimal realism of the simulated scene.
ADVANCES IN USABILITY, USER EXPERIENCE, WEARABLE AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AHFE 2021
(2021)