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View article: Pain in fibromyalgia: perception among women
Pain in fibromyalgia: perception among women Open
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread and persistent musculoskeletal pain, significantly affecting the quality of life of women living with this disorder. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of pain amo…
View article: Ascaris lumbricoides infection in captive black sakis (Chiroptes utahickae): a case report and implications for zoonotic transmission
Ascaris lumbricoides infection in captive black sakis (Chiroptes utahickae): a case report and implications for zoonotic transmission Open
Ascaris lumbricoides infections represent a major global health challenge, affecting both humans and non-human primates. In non-human primates, A. lumbricoides infections pose a significant threat to conservation efforts, as they can impac…
View article: Safety of Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Safety of Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Parkinson’s Disease Open
Virtual reality (VR) has been used in research and clinical practice in the management of Parkinson’s disease (PD), potentially enhancing physiotherapy. Adverse events (AEs) associated with VR applications in PD have been poorly explored. …
View article: COMPARAÇÃO DA DOR NA FUNCIONALIDADE E NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM MULHERES PÓS-PARTO E PREFERÊNCIAS PELA VIA DE PARTO
COMPARAÇÃO DA DOR NA FUNCIONALIDADE E NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM MULHERES PÓS-PARTO E PREFERÊNCIAS PELA VIA DE PARTO Open
Objective: To compare pain in functional activities and physical activity among postpartum women and analyze reasons for choosing the route of delivery. Methods: Fifteen participants answered a questionnaire during pregnancy (Google Forms)…
View article: Comparative study of feature extraction approaches for maritime vessel identification in CBIR
Comparative study of feature extraction approaches for maritime vessel identification in CBIR Open
Maritime surveillance and monitoring systems are crucial in coastal security and resource management. Vessel recognition and identification are key tasks. However, visual inspection is a costly and labour-intensive process. This study comp…
View article: Exploring different content creation and display methods for remote collaboration supported by eXtended reality: comparative analysis of distinct task scenarios
Exploring different content creation and display methods for remote collaboration supported by eXtended reality: comparative analysis of distinct task scenarios Open
Remote collaboration using eXtended Reality (XR) has been explored to establish a common ground between physically distributed individuals. To achieve usable and impactful solutions, it is paramount to understand how different content crea…
View article: Pervasive Augmented Reality for Industry Scenarios: Lessons Learned and Insights Gained from a Comparative User Study
Pervasive Augmented Reality for Industry Scenarios: Lessons Learned and Insights Gained from a Comparative User Study Open
The use of Pervasive Augmented Reality (AR) in industrial settings, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0, is a growing area of research. Industry 4.0 is characterized by the integration of advanced technologies, including AR, to ena…
View article: Towards Unlimited Task Coverage and Direct (far-off) Manipulation in eXtended Reality Remote Collaboration
Towards Unlimited Task Coverage and Direct (far-off) Manipulation in eXtended Reality Remote Collaboration Open
The growing interest in remote collaboration is driven by multiple factors. Advances in digital technology have made it increasingly feasible to collaborate from anywhere, breaking down geographical barriers. Despite the rise of new tools …
View article: Evaluating Outside the Box: Lessons Learned on eXtended Reality Multi-modal Experiments Beyond the Laboratory
Evaluating Outside the Box: Lessons Learned on eXtended Reality Multi-modal Experiments Beyond the Laboratory Open
Over time, numerous multimodal eXtended Reality (XR) user studies have been conducted in laboratory environments, with participants fulfilling tasks under the guidance of a researcher. Although generalizable results contributed to increase…
View article: Expanding the Horizons of Situated Visualization: The Extended SV Model
Expanding the Horizons of Situated Visualization: The Extended SV Model Open
To fully leverage the benefits of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) in supporting users, it is crucial to establish a consistent and well-defined situated visualization (SV) model. SV encompasses visualizations that adapt based on contex…
View article: Pervasive Augmented Reality to support logistics operators in industrial scenarios: a shop floor user study on kit assembly
Pervasive Augmented Reality to support logistics operators in industrial scenarios: a shop floor user study on kit assembly Open
Augmented Reality (AR) is a pillar of the transition to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. It can facilitate training, maintenance, assembly, quality control, remote collaboration and other tasks. AR has the potential to revolutionize t…
View article: Chronic stroke survivors’ perspective on the use of serious games to motivate upper limb rehabilitation – a qualitative study
Chronic stroke survivors’ perspective on the use of serious games to motivate upper limb rehabilitation – a qualitative study Open
Upper limb paresis occurs quite commonly after stroke and may result in the affected limb’s disuse or learned non-use. As a result, its cortical representation may be suppressed, further inhibiting its spontaneous utilization, resulting in…
View article: Environment-Aware Rendering and Interaction in Web-Based Augmented Reality
Environment-Aware Rendering and Interaction in Web-Based Augmented Reality Open
This work presents a novel framework for web-based environment-aware rendering and interaction in augmented reality based on WebXR and three.js. It aims at accelerating the development of device-agnostic Augmented Reality (AR) applications…
View article: An Overview of the 2nd International Workshop on eXtended Reality for Industrial and Occupational Supports (XRIOS)
An Overview of the 2nd International Workshop on eXtended Reality for Industrial and Occupational Supports (XRIOS) Open
The 2nd International Workshop on the eXtended Reality for Industrial and Occupational Supports (XRIOS) aims to identify the current state of XR research and the gaps in the scope of human factors and ergonomics, mainly related to industri…
View article: Is social presence (alone) a general predictor for good remote collaboration? comparing video and augmented reality guidance in maintenance procedures
Is social presence (alone) a general predictor for good remote collaboration? comparing video and augmented reality guidance in maintenance procedures Open
A common practice in scenarios of remote collaboration is to provide a representation from distributed team members, aiming to positively influence the level of social presence and in turn the work effort. Nevertheless, these stimuli can l…
View article: The Rivermead Mobility Index is the most comprehensive measurement instrument to evaluate functional mobility in stroke: scoping review and systematic review
The Rivermead Mobility Index is the most comprehensive measurement instrument to evaluate functional mobility in stroke: scoping review and systematic review Open
Introduction: Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the global population. The structural and functional changes resulting from the condition contribute to the reduction of functional mobility (FM), making it essential to …
View article: Are the Instructions Clear? Evaluating the Visual Characteristics of Augmented Reality Content for Remote Guidance
Are the Instructions Clear? Evaluating the Visual Characteristics of Augmented Reality Content for Remote Guidance Open
Augmented Reality (AR) solutions are emerging in multiple scenarios of application as Industry 4.0 takes shape. In particular, for remote collaboration, flexible mechanisms such as authoring tools can be used to generate instructions and a…
View article: An Augmented Reality Serious Game for Learning Intelligent Wheelchair Control: Comparing Configuration and Tracking Methods
An Augmented Reality Serious Game for Learning Intelligent Wheelchair Control: Comparing Configuration and Tracking Methods Open
This work proposes an augmented reality serious game (ARSG) for supporting individuals with motor disabilities while controlling robotic wheelchairs. A racing track was used as the game narrative; this included restriction areas, static an…
View article: Cholestatic Jaundice with Hypoglycemia as a Manifestation of Congenital Endocrine Disorders: A Case Series
Cholestatic Jaundice with Hypoglycemia as a Manifestation of Congenital Endocrine Disorders: A Case Series Open
Background: Cholestasis in newborns is a great challenge due to many different etiological factors.Endocrine disorders are an uncommon but important cause of neonatal cholestasis. Methods:A retrospective review of the medical records of ne…
View article: Comparing Desktop vs. Mobile Interaction for the Creation of Pervasive Augmented Reality Experiences
Comparing Desktop vs. Mobile Interaction for the Creation of Pervasive Augmented Reality Experiences Open
This paper presents an evaluation and comparison of interaction methods for the configuration and visualization of pervasive Augmented Reality (AR) experiences using two different platforms: desktop and mobile. AR experiences consist of th…
View article: Recombinant influenza virus encoding a Streptococcus pneumoniae conserved antigen: a bivalent intranasal and intramuscular broad-spectrum vaccine against pneumonia and Flu
Recombinant influenza virus encoding a Streptococcus pneumoniae conserved antigen: a bivalent intranasal and intramuscular broad-spectrum vaccine against pneumonia and Flu Open
Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumonia and meningitis, besides secondary infections in influenza virus infected patients, resulting in great mortality worldwide.Pneumococcal vaccines, although effective, are specific serot…