Instrumental Behavior Research Articles

Caring for nursing students is caring for patients: A multicentre cross-sectional study on the relationship between nursing students' caring and the perception of instructors' caring

BackgroundCaring in nursing is a fundamental aspect, yet teaching and fostering caring behaviours in nursing students remain challenging. Clinical instructors play a crucial role in this process. ObjectivesThe aims of this study were a) to describe nursing students' caring behaviours and perceptions of instructor caring, b) to assess sex-related and year of course differences in students' caring behaviours and perceptions of nursing caring, and c) to investigate the association between nursing students' caring and their perception of instructors' caring. DesignA multi-centre, cross-sectional observational study was conducted. SettingThe study involved undergraduate nursing students from four teaching hospitals of a university in Northern Italy. ParticipantsA total of 316 nursing undergraduate students participated in the study (83.9 % female, 16.1 % male, 23.1 % 1st year, 48.1 % 2nd year, 28.8 % 3rd year). MethodsParticipants completed online self-reported surveys assessing caring behaviours, empathy, burnout, and perceptions of instructor caring. Caring behaviours, expressive and instrumental caring, were measured using the Caring Behaviour Inventory (CBI), and perceptions of instructor caring were assessed using the Nursing Students' Perceptions of Instructor Caring (NSPIC) questionnaire. ResultsStudents' caring behaviours were positively associated with their perceptions of instructor caring, particularly in relation to a supportive learning climate and instructor flexibility. Female students displayed higher scores in expressive caring, while students in their second and third years demonstrated increased instrumental caring behaviours. Responding to Individual Needs was significantly lower in third-years students, compared to first- and second-year ones. ConclusionsThis study emphasizes the crucial role of clinical instructors in shaping nursing students' caring attributes. However, the influence of sex on caring behaviours remains unclear, necessitating further investigation. These findings underscore the significance of nurturing caring behaviours in nursing education and offer insights for selecting, training, and supporting clinical instructors, to foster more compassionate and competent nurses.

Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer and outcome-devaluation effects in individuals with gaming experience

Individuals with addictions often encounter environmental cues that may trigger repeated engagement in addictive behaviors despite adverse consequences. In substance use disorders, Pavlovian cues may influence instrumental behaviors (Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer or PIT), and dominant habitual control that is insensitive to outcome values may serve as a foundational mechanism in addiction development. Although existing research suggests learning associations play important roles in internet gaming disorder (IGD), the contributions of PIT effects, habitual control, and connections with behavior remain largely uninvestigated. The present study sought to examine specific transfer effects of monetary cues, general transfer effects of gaming-related cues, and habitual control over instrumental behaviors as reflected in devaluation sensitivity, probing their interrelations and associations with gaming behaviors. Forty-five adults with IGD and 42 adults with recreational game use (RGU) at baseline performed a PIT task with a devaluation procedure. Participants reported gaming behavior and addiction severity at baseline and a four-month follow-up. Results demonstrated (1) a greater specific transfer effect in the IGD group compared to the RGU group; (2) positive correlations between specific and general transfer effects in both groups; (3) specific transfer effects of Go behavior in the IGD group positively correlating with habitual control, and No-Go behavior in the RGU group negatively correlating with habitual control; (4) transfer effects and habitual control relating prospectively to participants' gaming phenotypes at the four-month follow-up. These findings offer early evidence linking Pavlovian and instrumental associations to the development of IGD and suggest potential targets for prevention and intervention strategies.

One-dimensional acoustic modeling of the şimşal considering the external Interaction of the open finger holes

A one-dimensional model in Python was developed to analyze the acoustic behavior of the Kurdish wind instrument, the şimşal. This model was developed using the Transmission Matrix Method (TMM), which was refined by taking into account the external interactions between the open tone holes. This research focuses on the acoustic resonator part of the şimşal with the lattice of finger holes in different cross-fingering patterns. The results were validated by measurements using an impedance probe, CapteurZ, which was developed by LAUM[1] and CTTM[2] The results are in good agreement with the measurement and despite the possible sources of error, which are discussed, the deviations are within an acceptable range. [1] The Acoustics Laboratory of the University of Le Mans [2] Le Mans Technology Transfer Center.

The collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge-- Why?

In 1940, a new bridge over the Tacoma Narrows south of Seattle went into violent oscillation for over an hour and then collapsed, with the loss of one dog's life. The bridge satisfied all of the engineering standards but the first windy day doomed it. What happened? A variety of explanations have been advanced, but the cause turned out to be quite simple, though unexpected. (It was not resonance.) There are many similarities between it and the fundamental playing behaviour of wind instruments, a positive feedback mechanism coupling the bridge to the wind. (It was not resonance.) In 2006, Daniel Green and I, using a finite element program of G. Morgenthal, showed what triggered this positive feedback mechanism in the case of the bridge, and this talk will discuss the features of our explanation

Acoustic impedance measurement head design and evaluation

Acoustic input impedance measurements are a useful tool for characterizing the behavior of a wind instrument. Methods for measuring acoustic input impedances include the two-microphone three-calibration (TMTC) technique (Gibiat and Laloë, 1990) and the multi-microphone method (Jang and Ih, 1998). We present and evaluate the design of a new impedance measurement head based on the multi-microphone method. We will discuss practical aspects such as impedance head calibration, measurement stimulus, and leak detection.

The dependence of viola top plate mode frequencies and shape on string tension

The normal mode vibrations of a viola’s top plate impact the tone quality of the radiated sound. Luthiers pay some attention to the body mode frequencies during fabrication of the instrument, though specific tuning of modes does not seem to be a priority over other considerations. Interestingly, the normal mode vibrations of the instrument body are modified by the downward force of the bridge feet on the top plate due to the string tension. Different string materials result in different string tensions for proper tuning, so the final body mode frequencies are not strictly predictable. We will present ESPI studies of the top plate normal mode frequencies and mode shapes of a viola as the string tension is increased from zero (strings as bridge removed) to in-tune values for all four strings. The changes of resonant frequency and mode shapes will be discussed in terms of their sensitivity to string tension and the resultant tuning of the final instrument behavior. Knowing the sensitivity of the instrument body to string tension variation may help in understanding the importance of body resonance tuning during the fabrication process.

Vibrational Analysis of a Splash Cymbal by Experimental Measurements and Parametric CAD-FEM Simulations

The present study encompasses a thorough analysis of the vibrations in a splash musical cymbal. The analysis is performed using a hybrid methodology that combines experimental measurements with parametric computer-aided design and finite element method simulations. Experimental measurements, including electronic speckle pattern interferometry, and impulse response measurements are conducted. The interferometric measurements are used as a reference for the evaluation of finite element method modal analysis results. The modal damping ratio is calculated via the impulse response measurements and is adopted by the corresponding simulations. Two different approximations are employed for the computer-aided design and finite element method models: one using three-point arcs and the other using lines to describe the non-smooth curvature introduced during manufacturing finishing procedures. The numerical models employing the latter approximation exhibit better agreement with experimental results. The numerical results demonstrate that the cymbal geometrical characteristics, such as the non-smooth curvature and thickness, greatly affect the vibrational behavior of the percussion instrument. These results are of valuable importance for the development of vibroacoustic numerical models that will accurately simulate the sound synthesis of cymbals.

Multibody dynamic modeling of the behavior of flexible instruments used in cervical cancer brachytherapy.

The steep radiation dose gradients in cervical cancer brachytherapy (BT) necessitate a thorough understanding of the behavior of afterloader source cables or needles in the curved channels of (patient-tailored) applicators. The purpose of this study is to develop and validate computer models to simulate: (1) BT source positions, and (2) insertion forces of needles in curved applicator channels. The methodology presented can be used to improve the knowledge of instrument behavior in current applicators and aid the development of novel (3D-printed) BT applicators. For the computer models, BT instruments were discretized in finite elements. Simulations were performed in SPACAR by formulating nodal contact force and motion input models and specifying the instruments' kinematic and dynamic properties. To evaluate the source cable model, simulated source paths in ring applicators were compared with manufacturer-measured source paths. The impact of discrepancies on the dosimetry was estimated for standard plans. To validate needle models, simulated needle insertion forces in curved channels with varying curvature, torsion, and clearance, were compared with force measurements in dedicated 3D-printed templates. Comparison of simulated with manufacturer-measured source positions showed 0.5-1.2mm median and<2.0mm maximum differences, in all but one applicator geometry. The resulting maximum relative dose differences at the lateral surface and at 5mm depth were 5.5% and 4.7%, respectively. Simulated insertion forces for BT needles in curved channels accurately resembled the forces experimentally obtained by including experimental uncertainties in the simulation. The models developed can accurately predict source positions and insertion forces in BT applicators. Insights from these models can aid novel applicator design with improved motion and force transmission of BT instruments, and contribute to the estimation of overall treatment precision. The methodology presented can be extended to study other applicator geometries, flexible instruments, and afterloading systems.

Craving money? Evidence from the laboratory and the field.

Continuing to gamble despite harmful consequences has plagued human life in many ways, from loss-chasing in problem gamblers to reckless investing during stock market bubbles. Here, we propose that these anomalies in human behavior can sometimes reflect Pavlovian perturbations on instrumental behavior. To show this, we combined key elements of Pavlovian psychology literature and standard economic theory into a single model. In it, when a gambling cue such as a gaming machine or a financial asset repeatedly delivers a good outcome, the agent may start engaging with the cue even when the expected value is negative. Next, we transported the theoretical framework into an experimental task and found that participants behaved like the agent in our model. Last, we applied the model to the domain of real-world financial trading and discovered an asset-pricing anomaly suggesting that market participants are susceptible to the purported Pavlovian bias.

Stimulus awareness is necessary for both instrumental learning and instrumental responding to previously learned stimuli

Instrumental conditioning is a crucial part of adaptive behaviour, allowing agents to selectively interact with stimuli in their environment. Recent evidence suggests that instrumental conditioning cannot proceed without stimulus awareness. However, whether accurate unconscious instrumental responding can emerge from consciously acquired knowledge of the stimulus-action-outcome contingencies is unknown. We studied this question using instrumental trace conditioning, where participants learned to make approach/avoid decisions in two within-subject modes: conscious (stimuli in plain view) and unconscious (visually masked). Both tasks were followed by an unconscious-only instrumental performance task. We show that even when the contingencies are reliably learned in the conscious mode, participants fail to act upon them in the unconscious responding task. We also replicate the previous results that no instrumental learning occurs in the unconscious mode. Consequently, the absence of stimulus awareness not only precludes instrumental conditioning, but also precludes any kind of instrumental responding to already known stimuli. This suggests that instrumental behaviour is entirely supported by conscious awareness of the world, and corroborates the proposals that consciousness may be necessary for adaptive behaviours requiring selective action.

Acute stress facilitates habitual behavior in female rats

Instrumental behavior can reflect the influence of goal-directed and habitual systems. Contemporary research suggests that stress may facilitate control by the habitual system under conditions where the behavior would otherwise reflect control by the goal-directed system. However, it is unclear how stress modulates the influence of these systems on instrumental responding to achieve this effect, particularly in females. Here, we examine whether a mild psychogenic stressor experienced before acquisition training (Experiment 1), or prior to the test of expression (Experiment 2) would influence goal-directed and habitual control of instrumental responding in female rats. In both experiments, rats acquired an instrumental nose-poke response for a sucrose reward. This was followed by a reinforcer devaluation phase in which half the rats in Stressed and Non-Stressed conditions received pairings of the sucrose pellet with illness induced by lithium chloride until they rejected the pellet when offered. The remaining rats received a control treatment consisting of pellets and illness on separate days (Unpaired). Control by goal-directed and habitual systems was evaluated in a subsequent nonreinforced test of nose poking. The results of Experiment 1 indicated that the Non-Stressed Paired group reduced nose-poking compared to the Unpaired controls, identifying the response as goal directed, whereas the Stressed Paired and Unpaired groups made a similar number of nose pokes identifying the response as habitual despite a similar amount of training. Results from Experiment 2 indicated habitual control of nose-poke responding was present when stress was experienced just prior to the test. Collectively, these data suggest that stress may facilitate habitual control by altering the relative influence of goal-directed and habitual processes underpinning instrumental behavior. These results may be clinically relevant for understanding the contributions of stress to dysregulated instrumental behavior in compulsive pathologies.

Characterization of a new fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscope

Aims/Purpose: Fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscopy (FLIO) allows in vivo measurement of autofluorescence intensity decays of endogenous fluorophores in the ocular fundus. So far, only devices from Heidelberg Engineering based on the Spectralis system have been used in FLIO research. Here, we present and characterize a new FLIO device based on the RETImap system from Roland Consult.Methods: The device is based on a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope (35° field, 512 × 512 px). A ps diode laser (BDL‐SMN 473 nm, Becker &amp; Hickl GmbH, Berlin, Germany) excites autofluorescence. The fluorescence photons are split into a short (498–560 nm, SSC) and a long (560–720 nm, LSC) spectral channel (one HPM‐100‐40 detector [Becker &amp; Hickl GmbH] each) and are detected by time‐correlated single photon counting (SPC‐160, Becker &amp; Hickl GmbH). We determined the maximum laser power (ILT2400, International Light Technologies, Inc. Peabody, MA, USA) and analysed the instrument's behaviour at three different laser power levels (150 μW, 200 μW and max.) in terms of laser spectrum (CAS140CT, Instrument Systems GmbH, Munich, Germany) and instrument response function (IRF). The IRF was determined using a 25 μM Eosin Y solution, mixed with a 5 M solution of potassium iodide, placed in a flat cuvette (110‐OS, Hellma GmbH &amp; Co. KG, Müllheim, Germany) in front of the objective lens of the FLIO device. Fluorescence measurements of approximately 1‐min duration were performed three times for all three laser powers. The IRF and the full width at half maximum (FWHM) were calculated using FLIMX software (www.flimx.de).Results: The max. laser power was 280 μW. The peak wavelengths of the laser spectra were 467.6 (150 μW), 467.9 (200 μW) and 468.0 nm (280 μW). IRF FWHM in SSC were 298.6 ± 1.1 ps (150 μW), 341.0 ± 2.5 ps (200 μW) and 347.5 ± 6.0 ps (280 μW). In LSC, the IRF FWHM were 290.4 ± 3.8 ps (150 μW), 344.0 ± 3.4 ps (200 μW) and 358.8 ± 1.3 ps (280 μW). Results are mean ± standard deviation.Conclusions: A new fluorescence lifetime imaging ophthalmoscope has been characterized. The device offers a high laser power for fluorescence excitation, a large field of view, a high spatial resolution, and a sufficiently high time resolution. Thus, it is suitable for fluorescence lifetime studies.

ИЗМЕНЧИВОСТЬ ТИПОВ ИНСТРУМЕНТАЛЬНОГО ПОВЕДЕНИЯ ОПЕРАТОРОВ ПРИ МНОГОКРАТНОМ ВЫПОЛНЕНИИ МЕТОДИКИ «ГОМЕОСТАТ»

We investigated the relationship between the personal instrumental behavior of operators and success of group work on the «Homeostat» procedure. Previously it has been stated that analysis of the efficiency of homeostatic task performance concentrates predominantly on the motor-active activities rather than motor-inactive; obviously eccentric activities, motor-inactive particularly, do not add to the success. Styles of instrumental behavior were distributed into effective and ineffective. Success was boosted or impeded by certain instrumental activities in the process of passing from one task to another. In our investigation all possible combinations were divided into operation positive, negative and indefinite. More often than not, the presence of operation-positive members predisposed a successful task completion and, conversely, the presence of operation-negative members usually prognosticated a less successful completion. These observations point to the relationship between styles of instrumental behavior demonstrated by group members and level of success as a task group. However, for the relationship to be evident, a group should be composed with dominance of either operation-positive or operation-negative members.

Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer in intertemporal choice

Abstract We often forego a larger future reward in order to obtain a smaller reward immediately, known as impatient intertemporal choice. The current study investigated the role of Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer (PIT) as a mechanism contributing to impatient intertemporal choice, following a theoretical framework proposing that cues associated with immediate gratification trigger a Pavlovian approach response, interfering with goal-directed (instrumental) inhibitory behavior. We developed a paradigm in which participants first learned to make instrumental go/no-go responses in order to win rewards and avoid punishments. Next, they learned the associations between Pavlovian cues and rewards varying in amount and delay. Finally, we tested whether these (task-irrelevant) cues exerted transfer effects by influencing instrumental actions while participants again completed the go/no-go task. Across two experiments, Pavlovian cues associated with larger (versus smaller) and immediate (versus delayed) rewards were evaluated more positively, reflecting the successful acquisition of Pavlovian cue–outcome associations. These findings replicated the previously reported classical transfer effect of reward amount on instrumental behavior, as large (versus smaller) cues increased instrumental approach. In contrast, we found no evidence for the hypothesized transfer effects for reward delay, contrary to the proposed role of PIT in impatient intertemporal choice. These results suggest that although both reward amount and delay were important in the evaluation of cues, only the amount associated with cues influenced instrumental choice. We provide concrete suggestions for future studies, addressing instrumental outcome identity, competition between cue–amount and cue–delay associations, and individual differences in response to Pavlovian cues.

Improving accuracy in parametric reduced-order models for classical guitars through data-driven discrepancy modeling

Recently developed high-fidelity finite element (FE) models represent a state-of-the-art approach for gaining a deeper understanding of the vibrational behavior of musical instruments. They can also be used as virtual prototypes. However, certain analyses, such as optimization or parameter identification, necessitate numerous model evaluations, resulting in long computation times when utilizing the FE model. Projection-based parametric model order reduction (PMOR) proves to be a powerful tool for enhancing the computational efficiency of FE models while retaining parameter dependencies. Despite their advantages, projection-based methods often require complete system matrices, which may have limited accessibility. Consequently, a systematic discrepancy is introduced in the reduced-order model compared to the original model. This contribution introduces a discrepancy modeling method designed to approximate the parameter-dependent effect of a radiating boundary condition in an FE model of a classical guitar that cannot be exported from the commercial FE software Abaqus. To achieve this, a projection-based reduced-order model is augmented by a data-driven model that captures the error in the approximation of eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes. Artificial neural networks account for the data-driven discrepancy models. This methodology offers significant computational savings and improved accuracy, making it highly suitable for far-reaching parametric studies and iterative processes. The combination of PMOR and neural networks demonstrate greater accuracy than using either approach alone. This paper extends our prior research presented in the proceedings of Forum Acusticum 2023, offering a more comprehensive examination and additional insights.

Development and Validation of the Physical Distancing Behavior Scale: A Study Based on the Integrated Behavior Model

This paper aims to develop a comprehensive scale within the framework of the Integrated Behavior Model (IBM), which is recommended for the protection of public health during the Covid-19 pandemic period and is the leading physical distancing behavior among health behaviors. Within the scope of the study, an item pool consisting of a total of 109 items was created and the first item analysis was performed in the pilot sample (N= 100). At the end of the pilot study, Physical Distancing Behavior Scale (PDBS) was developed, comprising a total of 39 items. This scale consisted of instrumental attitude, experiential attitude, subjective norms, perceived control, self-efficacy, environmental constraints, knowledge habit, intention, and behavior structures. Af-terwards, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was applied to 322 participants (age: 36.48) resulting in 21 items and five structures including instrumental attitude, experiential attitude, perceived control, self-efficacy, and knowledge. After factor structures according to EFA had been formed, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted on 472 participants (age: 36,99). The CFA results confirmed 4 constructs consisting of 19 items which are instrumental attitude, experiential attitude, perceived control, and self-efficacy (RMSEA=0.057, GFI=0.93, CFI=0.94, NFI=0.90, X2/df=2.51), Cronbach’s alpha scores of all sub-scales varied between 0.68-0.85. The results revealed that physical distancing behavior has been evaluated through the instrumental attitude, experi-ential attitude, perceived control, and self-efficacy constructs of IBM. In future studies, the scale may also need to be tested with different model studies. As regards the modeling studies that used this scale, examining diffe-rent samples could guide community-based intervention programs.

Nucleus accumbens and dorsal medial striatal dopamine and neural activity are essential for action sequence performance.

Separable striatal circuits have unique functions in Pavlovian and instrumental behaviors but how these roles relate to performance of sequences of actions with and without associated cues are less clear. Here, we tested whether dopamine transmission and neural activity more generally in three striatal subdomains are necessary for performance of an action chain leading to reward delivery. Male and female Long-Evans rats were trained to press a series of three spatially distinct levers to receive reward. We assessed the contribution of neural activity or dopamine transmission within each striatal subdomain when progression through the action sequence was explicitly cued and in the absence of cues. Behavior in both task variations was substantially impacted following microinfusion of the dopamine antagonist, flupenthixol, into nucleus accumbens core (NAc) or dorsomedial striatum (DMS), with impairments in sequence timing and numbers of rewards earned after NAc flupenthixol. In contrast, after pharmacological inactivation to suppress overall activity, there was minimal impact on total rewards earned. Instead, inactivation of both NAc and DMS impaired sequence timing and led to sequence errors in the uncued, but not cued task. There was no impact of dopamine antagonism or reversible inactivation of dorsolateral striatum on either cued or uncued action sequence completion. These results highlight an essential contribution of NAc and DMS dopamine systems in motivational and performance aspects of chains of actions, whether cued or internally generated, as well as the impact of intact NAc and DMS function for correct sequence performance.

Early Communicative Development in Williams Syndrome: A Longitudinal Case Study.

Individuals with Williams Syndrome (WS) have a specific and atypical neuropsychological profile, where language is above what is expected for their mental age, although it shows a late onset. There exists only one longitudinal study in infants younger than 20 months old with WS about early language precursors (joint attention, referential and instrumental behaviors, pointing gesture, verbal tags). The aim of this investigation is to evaluate these precursors in a baby with WS (8 to 18 months). Seven sessions of systematic observation were performed (six at baby's home, one at the Early Childhood Assistance center). The Battelle Developmental Inventory was used to evaluate the baby's development in two occasions (12 and 18 months). The results show an atypical development, and he is 5-6 months under what is expected for his chronological age. Attention towards objects prevails over preference for faces, but this one tends to increase. The pointing gesture does not emerge at the end of the observation period and therefore follows the first words that appear. The implications for the comprehension of the early linguistic profile in WS are discussed, as well as the implications for specific intervention strategies in the context of early childhood care.

Influence of endodontic motors on the behaviour of root canal shaping instruments: an in vitro comparative study

AimsThe endodontic literature reports a lot of comparative study on endodontic instruments, concerning as well their geometry, instrumental dynamics, material, mechanical behavior or heat treatment. However, to our knowledge, no study has focused on the influence of endodontic motors on the shaping abilities of endodontic instruments. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the influence of the endodontic motors on root canal shaping instruments.MethodDual Move (MICRO-MEGA, Besançon, France), Canal Pro CL2i (COLTENE, Alstätten, Suisse), Canal Pro Jeni Motor (COLTENE, Alstätten, Suisse), Ai Motor (WOODPECKER, Guilin, China), Wave One motor (VDW, Postfach, Munich) and Smart A (WOODPECKER, Guilin, China) were pre-clinically compared in continuous rotation and reciprocating motion on a traction/compression bench using resin blocks. Canal shaping in continuous rotation and reciprocating motion were performed with One Curve and One RECI instruments (MICRO-MEGA, Besançon, France), respectively. The penetration/removal forces, making it possible to objectify the cutting effect and screwing effect of the instruments during root canal shaping, were analyzed.ResultsThe results showed (i) that endodontic motors influence the mechanical behavior of endodontic instruments, (ii) that the influence of the motors is essentially felt during reciprocating motion and (iii) that the reciprocating angles influence the mechanical behavior of endodontic instruments.ConclusionOnly endodontic instruments are widely studied in literature while endodontic motors have a direct influence on root canal treatment. This study analyzes the influence of the endodontic motors on root canal shaping instruments. This study tends to demonstrate that Jeni Motor could optimize the mechanical behavior of endodontic instruments.

FEM Investigation of the Air Resonance in a Cretan Lyra

Cretan lyra is a stringed instrument very popular on the island of Crete, Greece, and an important part of its musical tradition. For stringed musical instruments, the air mode resonance plays a vital part in their sound, especially in the low frequency range. For this study, the air mode resonance of a Cretan lyra is investigated with the use of finite element method (FEM). Two different FEM acoustic models were utilized: First, a pressure acoustics model with the Cretan lyra body treated as rigid was used to provide an approximate result. Secondly, an acoustic–structure interaction model was applied for a more accurate representation. In addition, acoustic measurements were performed to identify the air mode resonance frequency. The results of this study reveal that the acoustic–structure interaction model has a 3.7% difference regarding the actual measurements of the resonance frequency. In contrast, the pressure acoustics solution is approximately 13.8% too high compared with the actual measurements. Taken together, the findings of this study support the idea that utilizing the FEM acoustic–structure interaction models could possibly predict the vibroacoustic behavior of musical instruments more accurately, which in turn can enable the determination of key aspects that can be used to control the instrument’s tone and sound quality.