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Mobile Adaptive CALL (MAC) : A lightweight speech-based intervention for mobile language learners

A computer-assisted language learning software for mobile devices (MAC) is presented, that was aimed to helping speakers acquire speech contrasts not native to their own language. The software is based on the high variability phonetic training (HVPT) technique. An overview of the software is given, followed by results from an efficacy study. Two groups using slightly different variations of the MA

Effects of the grammatical representation of number on cognition in bilinguals

Research investigating the relationship between language and cognition (Lucy, 1992b) shows that speakers of languages with grammatical number marking (e.g. English) judge differences in the number of countable objects as more significant than differences in the number or amount of non-countable substances. On the other hand, speakers of languages which lack grammatical number marking (e.g. Yucatec

Party Autonomy in European Family and Succession Law

Abstract In this contribution, party autonomy is discussed in relation toEuropean family and succession law. The topic is briefly introduced, followedby a survey covering the main EU-instruments with particular emphasis onthe parties’ possibility to influence choice of court and law by agreements.Thus, autonomy as described in this contribution embraces both prorogationand choice of law. The contr

Accounting for English article interpretation by L2 speakers

Ionin, Ko and Wexler (2004a) have shown that L2 speakers of English whose L1’s lack articles (Russian and Korean) appear to fluctuate in their interpretation of the and a, allowing them to encode either definiteness or specificity. They argue that these are two options of an Article Choice Parameter offered by Universal Grammar, and that the Russian and Korean speakers fluctuate between them when

Powertrain Optimization for Electric Vehicles

This thesis presents a comprehensive powertrain optimization methodology that effectively captures the key design trade-offs impacting vehicle performance, both within individual components and across them. The method relies on detailed performance and cost models for all the powertrain components considered, including the electrical machine, power electronics converter, and mechanical transmissio

Arrhythmia in patients with systemic sclerosis : incidence, risk factors and impact on mortality in a Swedish register-based study

Objectives The objectives of this study are to study the risk of developing cardiac arrhythmia and its subtypes over time in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), to assess potential risk factors for arrhythmia in SSc and to explore whether arrhythmia is associated with mortality. Methods We used nationwide Swedish registers to identify patients with incident SSc 2004–2019 and matched general po

Video exposure through virtual reality can improve older people’s ability to manage postural instability caused by distortive visual environments

In older adults, age-related degenerative processes and disorders often degrade some sensory systems more than others, which can make postural control disproportionally dependent on one kind of sensory information. The study aims were to investigate 1) the postural stability when healthy older adults were repeatedly exposed to a video in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment, and 2) the re

Pediatric head injury guideline use in Sweden : a cross-sectional survey on determinants for successful implementation of a clinical practice guideline

Background: The Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee guideline (SNC-16) was developed and published in 2016, to aid clinicians in management of pediatric head injuries in Scandinavian emergency departments (ED). The objective of this study was to explore determinants for use of the SNC-16 guideline by Swedish ED physicians. Methods: This is a nationwide, cross-sectional, web-based survey in Sweden.

High-dimensional cortical signals reveal rich bimodal and working memory-like representations among S1 neuron populations

Complexity is important for flexibility of natural behavior and for the remarkably efficient learning of the brain. Here we assessed the signal complexity among neuron populations in somatosensory cortex (S1). To maximize our chances of capturing population-level signal complexity, we used highly repeatable resolvable visual, tactile, and visuo-tactile inputs and neuronal unit activity recorded at

Rationale and design of the BeyeOMARKER study : prospective evaluation of blood- and eye-based biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in the eye clinic

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common, complex and multifactorial disease that may require screening across multiple routes of referral to enable early detection and subsequent future implementation of tailored interventions. Blood- and eye-based biomarkers show promise as low-cost, scalable and patient-friendly tools for early AD detection given their ability to provide information on

Spatial resolution and optical sensitivity in the compound eyes of two common European wasps, Vespula germanica and Vespula vulgaris

Vespula germanica and Vespula vulgaris are two common European wasps that have ecological and economic importance as a result of their artificial introduction into many different countries and environments. Their success has undoubtedly been aided by their capacity for visually guided hunting, foraging, learning and using visual cues in the context of homing and navigation. However, the visual sys

Isolated attosecond pulse generation in a semi-infinite gas cell driven by time-gated phase matching

Isolated attosecond pulse (IAP) generation usually involves the use of short-medium gas cells operated at high pressures. In contrast, long-medium schemes at low pressures are commonly perceived as inherently unsuitable for IAP generation due to the nonlinear phenomena that challenge favourable phase-matching conditions. Here we provide clear experimental evidence on the generation of isolated ext

Associations between physical activity and ankle-brachial index : the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS)

Background: The ankle–brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of the ankle and brachial systolic blood pressures. In the clinical setting, low ABI (< 0.9) is an indicator of peripheral atherosclerosis, while high ABI (> 1.4) is a sign of arterial stiffness and calcification. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the association between ABI and physical activity levels, measured by accelero

Does Peer Socialization Within Cohorts Foster Political Attitudes? A Longitudinal Study of Elite Business Students

The association between higher education and political attitudes is well-recognized, and research suggests that socialization amongst peers is one of the most probable mechanisms explaining a possible attitudinal change. However, identifying a socialization effect is difficult due to self-selection mechanisms and limitations in data availability. This article empirically investigates the underlyin