Natural Feeling Research Articles

User comfort and naturalness of automated driving: The effect of vehicle kinematic and proxemic factors on subjective response

User comfort in higher-level Automated Vehicles (AVs, SAE Level 4+) is crucial for public acceptance. AV driving styles, characterised by vehicle kinematic and proxemic factors, affect user comfort, with “human-like” driving styles expected to provide natural feelings. We investigated a) how the kinematic and proxemic factors of an AV's driving style affect users' evaluation of comfort and naturalness, and b) how the similarities between automated and users' manual driving styles affect user evaluation.Using a motion-based driving simulator, participants experienced three Level 4 automated driving styles: two human-like (defensive, aggressive) and one machine-like. They also manually drove the same route. Participants rated their comfort and naturalness of each automated controller, across twenty-four varied UK road sections. We calculated maximum absolute values of the kinematic and proxemic factors affecting the AV's driving styles in longitudinal, lateral, and vertical directions, for each road section, to characterise the automated driving styles. The Euclidean distance between AV and manual driving styles, in terms of kinematic and proxemic factors, was calculated to characterise the human-like driving style of the AV.We used mixed-effects models to examine a) the effect of AV's kinematic and proxemic factors on the evaluation of comfort and naturalness, and b) how similarities between manual and automated driving styles affected the evaluation. Results showed significant effects of lateral and rotational kinematic factors on comfort and naturalness, with longitudinal kinematic factors having a less prominent effect. Similarities in vehicle metrics, such as speed, longitudinal jerk, lateral offset, and yaw, between manual and automated driving styles, enhanced user comfort and naturalness.This research facilitates an understanding of how control features of AVs affect user experience, contributing to the design of user-centred controllers and better acceptance of higher-level AVs.

Peculiarities of the use of "outdoor activity" with persons of the second mature age in health fitness

The article examines the peculiarities of the use of "outdoor activity" means with persons of the second mature age in improving fitness. Materials and methods: The research was conducted on the basis of the "Freestyle" fitness club in Kyiv. A total of 45 people of different sexes (41 men, 4 women), aged from 36 to 60 years (second mature age) took part in the research (survey). Results: We analyzed video recordings of "outdoor activity" training sessions on the Internet and evaluated their effectiveness for people of the second mature age according to the following criteria: physical component of programs, social component of programs, natural conditions for classes, variability of programs, effectiveness of programs, safety of programs, availability of programs, psychological advantages of programs, financial aspect of programs. The most effective measures and fitness programs with "outdoor activity" that can be considered the most useful for those who engage in independent or group training sessions in the health direction in the second mature age among women and men and the prevalence of using "outdoor activity" programs were also determined in order of decreasing significance. Conclusions: based on the results of a comparative analysis of various "outdoor activity" programs, it was established that outdoor fitness classes improve mood, reduce stress levels and increase emotional well-being. In today's wellness fitness outdoor activity programs for adults can have varying popularity based on various factors, such as accessibility, effectiveness, advertising, social support, physical limitations of participants, and others. With the help of a questionnaire, it was determined what was the main motivation for the respondents (n = 45) to use "outdoor activity" (improvement of physical fitness and endurance - 53.3%, weight loss - 24.5%, relaxation and stress reduction - 17.7%, feeling of nature and fresh air - 2.5%), which are the most relevant obstacles and problems when using "outdoor activity" (no obstacles - 20%, weather conditions - 37.7%, lack of time - 42.3%, lack of motivation - 2, 2%).

Analysis of Regional Characteristics of Trademark Design in Modern Zhejiang Province

Through the collection of information collation and investigation, the author summed up the characteristics of trademark design in modern Zhejiang as "ancient style and Folk charm, Water with new trendy." The "ancient style" is the inheritance of Zhejiang cultural tradition, and the "Folk charm" is the characteristics of "living" and "localization" in trademark design. The development of culture and technology has its "stickiness". Compared with Shanghai, which opened to the outside world in 1843, the "imagined picture" in the modern Calendar card is not filled with the trademark advertisements designed by Zhejiang. Most of the trademark design forms can see the natural feeling of modern Zhejiang trademarks for the traditional evolution, whether the subject matter, trademark structure, the conversion of Zhejiang art, or the space construction of folk life. After the Opium War, Zhejiang was opened as a port in Ningbo, Wenzhou and Hangzhou. The exogenous variables in the western world influenced Zhejiang in modern times.

THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL LABOR ON BURNOUT

In this study, it was aimed to understand the emotional labor behaviors of health professionals working in dialysis units and to determine the relationship between emotional labor and burnout. Research on burnout shows that health professionals have high levels of burnout. Working conditions have become even more difficult, especially during the pandemic period. There are few studies on healthcare professionals working in dialysis units. This is a cross-sectional survey involving 215 healthcare professionals working in dialysis units. The sample of the study consisted of physicians, nurses and dialysis technicians working in dialysis units in different provinces of Turkey. In the research findings, it was determined that health professionals working in the dialysis unit had low levels of surface acting, moderate levels of deep acting, and high levels of natural feelings, burnout levels were low in all sub-dimensions and high level of psychological capital. A statistically significant relationship was found between emotional labor, burnout and psychological capital. This research shows that health workers with strong psychological capital can perform better emotional labor regulation and experience less burnout.

The wear and kinematics of two medially stabilised total knee replacement systems

BackgroundMedially stabilised total knee replacement systems aim to provide a more natural feeling knee replacement by providing increased stability through flexion. The aim of this study was to compare the kinematics and wear of two different medially stabilised total knee replacement systems in an experimental simulation study. The Medial Rotation Knee™ system (MRK) is an early medially stabilised knee (>20 years clinical success); the SAIPH® knee system being a more modern and refined, bone conserving evolution of the original design with a larger size range. MethodsThree SAIPH and three MRK total knee replacements (MatOrtho Ltd, UK) were investigated. The study was performed on a knee simulator with load controlled input kinematic conditions (ISO 14243–1). 6 million cycles of simulation were carried out with the wear of the UHMWPE tibial components assessed gravimetrically. The resulting anterior-posterior translation and tibial rotation position was measured throughout the study. ResultsThe mean UHMWPE wear rate was 0.57 ± 0.71 and 1.24 ± 2.0 mm3/million cycles for SAIPH and MRK total knee replacement systems respectively with no significant difference in wear (p = 0.24). Analysis of simulator output kinematics showed a larger range of anterior-posterior motion for SAIPH total knee replacements compared to MRK. The magnitude of tibial rotation was low for both knee replacement systems. ConclusionThe small magnitude of anterior-posterior displacement and tibial rotation motion demonstrates the inherent stability of this knee system design offered by the constrained medial compartment. This study shows the potential for medially stabilised knee systems as a low polyethylene surface wear solution.

공리 입증의 불가능성과 도덕적 감정으로서의 공리

Philosophers regard the human desire for happiness as an instinctive act, and utilitarians also say that the desire for happiness is a ‘principle of nature’ given ‘from the beginning.’ J. Bentham and J. S. Mill say that it is natural for humans to pursue utility. They say that axioms as principles of nature are unprovable. If the majority of people only consider their own interests, the community will turn into a selfish society. Even though the attitude of humans pursuing utility is a principles of nature, if we remain in that state, the community will become a society that pursues only private utility.
 Accordingly, this article first discusses axioms as natural principles. This paper then points out the limitations that appear when the pursuit of utility remains limited to the pursuit of individual interests. Additionally, this article suggests the need to move beyond axioms based on natural feeling to utility based on social feeling. Axioms based on social feeling is utility pursued by individuals as moral beings. Lastly, this article presents the role of the individual as a ‘moral being’ and the direction for public utility.

Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on Reducing Depression Levels in the Elderly

Depression is a natural feeling disorder caused by cognitive dysfunction characterized by decreased mood, sadness. Laughter therapy is a way to help someone deal with problems, such as stress, anger, and boredom. Method: The method used is a literature review in the form of a literature review obtained from the Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Garuda Ristekbrin databases. After going through the selection stage using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal, 10 journals were obtained, 9 of which used quasy experimental studies and 1 of them used systematic reviews. , stress hormones will decrease and increase feelings of happiness Conclusion: Based on statistical tests showing that the results of all tests were positive, it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving laughter therapy on reducing the level of depression in the elderly after several interventions.

Application of Cyclocarya paliurus-Kiwifruit Composite Fermented to Enhance Antioxidant Capacity, Flavor, and Sensory Characteristics of Kiwi Wine.

A new fermentation method for kiwi wine was explored by developing the well-known medicinal and edible plant Cyclocarya paliurus (C. paliurus) to create more value with undersized kiwifruits. In this study, the changes in bioactive substances during the C. paliurus-kiwi winemaking process were analyzed on the basis of response surface optimization results, and the antioxidant capacity, aromatic compounds, and sensory quality of the C. paliurus-kiwi composite wine with kiwi wine and two commercial kiwi wines were compared. The results showed that DPPH radical, OH- radical, and ABTS+ scavenging rates remained at over 60.0%, 90.0%, and 70.0% in C. paliurus-kiwi wine, respectively. The total flavonoid content (TFC) and total polyphenol content (TPC) of C. paliurus-kiwi wine were significantly higher than those of the other three kiwi wines. C. paliurus-kiwi wine received the highest score and detected 43 volatile compounds. Ethyl hexanoate, which showed stronger fruity and sweet aromas, was one of the main aroma components of C. paliurus-kiwi wine and different from commercial wines. This wine has a good flavor with a natural and quality feeling of C. paliurus-kiwifruit extract, low-cost processing, and great market potential.

A 52-Week Split-Face Study on the Efficacy and Safety of a New-Type Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Filler for Nasolabial Wrinkles

Background: The treatment outcome of nasolabial wrinkles or folds (NF) is widely considered a strong criterion for estimating the overall aesthetic results of different types of hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable fillers. These fillers have undergone various modifications and are classified as monophasic or biphasic, with monophasic fillers further divided into monodensified or polydensified. Objectives: This split-face study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of two monophasic HA fillers. Methods: A total of 15 facial aesthetic patients (mean age: 52.4 ± 9.39 years) participated in a split-face study to assess the clinical efficacy, long-lasting effect, and overall skin reaction of two different HA injectable fillers for nasolabial wrinkles. The right NF of each patient was treated with a monophasic, polydensified HA filler; however, the left NF was treated with a scientifically modified monophasic monodensified counterpart. The injection technique and HA quantity injected were consistent. The outcome was assessed using both the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) with analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical methods. Additionally, the post-treatment naturalness feeling was measured using the FACE-Q questionnaire. Baseline photos were taken in standardized settings, and follow-up visits were conducted at the 1st, 6th, and 12th months. Results: Both HA injectables demonstrated similar effectiveness in terms of aesthetic outcome and long-lasting effect, as interpreted from WSRS and GAIS findings. However, the monodensified HA product received better subjective ratings for naturalness, as indicated by the FACE-Q questionnaire (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Although there were no obvious signs of skin irregularity in both treated wrinkles, patients reported a feeling of intracutaneous tension in the right NF (treated with polydensified HA) but not in the left NF (treated with monodensified HA). Although some subjectivity exists in patient responses, the unanimous preference for the monodensified product due to its natural feeling provides strong support for its use in everyday aesthetic clinical practice.

Power-assist on slope with velocity compensation for attendant-propelled electric wheelchairs

Up to now, numerous electric-powered wheelchairs (EPWs) have been developed for the disabled and the elderly. Among these EPWs, the traditional attendant-propelled power-assist wheelchairs (APAWs) usually run at a preset speed and greatly reduce the attendant's burden. Since the attendant's operating feeling is essential for the widespread use of the APAWs, many control approaches have been studied and developed. In the power-assist of our developed APAW, the speed of the wheelchair is controlled by the attendant's force to keep an appropriate burden with a natural operational feeling. In this study, we clarify the fact that the handle velocity of the APAW inevitably changes when passing through a slope, which causes the attendant to have an uncomfortable feeling. This phenomenon and its result in the uncomfortable feeling have not been reported yet. Consequently, in order to reduce or eliminate such uncomfortable feelings, we construct an APAW model on the slope and propose a velocity compensation method. From simulations and experiments, the validity of the proposed velocity compensation control is verified.

Aesthetic Implication in Shen Congwen's 'Border Town'

Shen Congwens novel Border Town creates a beautiful Xiangxi World with strong pastoral sentiment. In addition to narrating natural beauty, human feeling, and human nature beauty, the novel also reveals sadness in beauty, and the interweaving of the ideal world and reality, showing Shen Congwens aesthetic concept of truth, goodness, and beauty. From the beautiful Xiangxi World and the sad in the novel, this paper explores the aesthetic implication of Border Town. First, the author creates a beautiful Xiangxi World by describing the beauty of nature, human feeling, and human nature. The other is a unique aesthetic style through a touch of sadness and introverted creative techniques combined with the beauty of human nature. Through the aesthetic analysis and discussion of Shen Congwens Border Town, this paper sums up some previous ideas. Also, it puts forward some personal ideas to have a more profound understanding of the aesthetic implication of Border Town.

J.S. Mill on Bentham’s incomplete mind

ABSTRACT J.S. Mill argued that Bentham was ‘not a great philosopher’, asserting that one reason for his judgment was ‘the incompleteness of his [i. e. Bentham’s] own mind as a representative of universal human nature’. This paper argues that Mill’s judgment of Bentham on human nature and his assumptions about Bentham’s ‘own mind’ were seriously mistaken. In fact, Bentham understood many of the most natural and strongest feelings of human nature; he recognized spiritual or mental perfection, and recognized many pleasures associated with a desire for self-perfection, or at least self-improvement; he never denied the importance of the faculty of imagination; he was by no means cut off from life’s graver experiences; his conception of arts and sciences was much broader, more metaphysically-based, consistent and sophisticated than Mill appreciated; and he enthusiastically embraced and encouraged arts and sciences. Mill’s mistake was partly caused by his limited reading of Bentham’s works, but mainly because he failed to grasp the ontological basis and fundamental principles of Bentham’s philosophy.

Métaphore de la colère dans la langue Batak Toba

Every human being in the world has experienced emotions. Emotions are natural reactions or feelings directed at someone. Emotions are basically closely related to a person’s perspective on thinking and doing something. Metaphor consists of a fabric of words resulting from human activity. To review human expression, metaphors also play a role in describing human mental processes. Humans conceptualize and manifest their behavior and understanding through metaphorical expressions. This study explores and explains (1) the shape or form of Toba Batak metaphors and (2) the meaning of Batak language metaphors in supporting the strengthening of the national integration process. This research is descriptive qualitative by conducting interviews on the use of angry metaphors in Batak culture in everyday life, as well as documentary and book data, aimed at describing the meaning of angry metaphors in Toba Batak language. This research was started by collecting vocabulary dealing with verbs showing anger in Toba Batak language. The data in this study are in the form of metaphorical expressions that contain the meaning of anger in Toba Batak language speech in documentaries, books, and the research results from interviews conducted. The subjects in this study were 5 parents aged 50-80 years, and one was a Paradat (a person who actively participates in traditional activities and understands customary procedures). The results of this study indicate that the meaning of the angry metaphor in the Toba Batak language above is a symbol or figure of speech that contains emotion in speaking and acting, depicting expressions of thoughts reflecting attitudes and behavior in life. Then, the angry metaphor found in the Toba Batak language can affect attitudes to life.

Brief Analysis of the Establishment of Singing State in Vocal Music Learning

As a form of musical expression, vocal music mainly shows the emotions to be expressed when singing songs by training pronunciation skills. Therefore, the psychological factors and emotional expression behind the singing skills play a key role in the complete performance of the song. For vocal singing, it is not enough to have a beautiful sound. It is also necessary to add strong inner emotions to the beating notes, and at the same time have good psychological coordination ability. Only in this way can the singing be performed vividly and vividly. In addition to the psychological state, there are also vocal state, breathing state, etc. The state of various organs of the human body when singing will affect the accuracy and completeness of the sound when singing, and will also affect people's most sincere and natural feelings.

UBUDIYYET IN SUFISM IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VERSES OF THE QUR'AN

There is a significant relationship between the concepts of supremacy with servitude in Sufism. The entity that accepts God's Deity also feels contended to worship Him. For an individual who thinks of nothing other than Allah's consent, to fulfill the provisions of God, to have the skills that He wishes builds up the passion to sustainably turn to the Almighty and the desire to see the Creator everywhere. Therefore, a life without God cannot be considered for presence. Because, for a believer, it is the main goal to maintain a God-centered life. It will be possible for a believer to live a life in compliance with the acquiescence of Allah by fulfilling the commandments of Allah in the verses stated in the Qur'an.Inasmuch as the worships that Allah expects are unformal deeds that are done with pure and whole love, a worship that is deviated from the purpose that Allah expects will lose its feature of worship. Knowing God is not restricted to symbolic devotions. On the contrary, worship encompasses all deeds that will prevail up and delight the God during the life of an individual in the realm. Allah has determined the life ordonnance of humans in the world, has allocated the essential provisions for their lives and has wanted to worship only to Him by following these rules. The God has also stated that people who act against to His provisions obey to creatures that will satisfy only their own soul, not to Him. He has estimated that those who act in this way shirk against their Almighty and have been deprived of God's manners. It has been pointed out in this study that the sense of religion that is an innate and natural feeling can be come true by only worshipping to the God. Furthermore, it has been remarked in the lights of verses of Quran that God is the only Lord of the world, only the Divinity can judge for all things and supremacy, the virtual aspect of religion is much more important than the theoretical part of religion.

Using microneedle array electrodes for non-invasive electrophysiological signal acquisition and sensory feedback evoking.

Introduction: Bidirectional transmission of information is needed to realize a closed-loop human-machine interaction (HMI), where electrophysiological signals are recorded for man-machine control and electrical stimulations are used for machine-man feedback. As a neural interface (NI) connecting man and machine, electrodes play an important role in HMI and their characteristics are critical for information transmission. Methods: In this work, we fabricated a kind of microneedle array electrodes (MAEs) by using a magnetization-induced self-assembly method, where microneedles with a length of 500-600μm and a tip diameter of ∼20μm were constructed on flexible substrates. Part of the needle length could penetrate through the subjects' stratum corneum and reach the epidermis, but not touch the dermis, establishing a safe and direct communication pathway between external electrical circuit and internal peripheral nervous system. Results: The MAEs showed significantly lower and more stable electrode-skin interface impedance than the metal-based flat array electrodes (FAEs) in various testing scenarios, demonstrating their promising impedance characteristics. With the stable microneedle structure, MAEs exhibited an average SNR of EMG that is more than 30% higher than FAEs, and a motion-intention classification accuracy that is 10% higher than FAEs. The successful sensation evoking demonstrated the feasibility of the MAE-based electrical stimulation for sensory feedback, where a variety of natural and intuitive feelings were generated in the subjects and thereafter objectively verified through EEG analysis. Discussion: This work confirms the application potential of MAEs working as an effective NI, in both electrophysiological recording and electrical stimulation, which may provide a technique support for the development of HMI.

A Pragmatic Analysis of Regret Expressions in Selected Quranic Verses

Regret is a mental and psychological state, a natural feeling; a feeling of sadness that a person experiences when he realizes the consequences of a bad thing he did or a decision he made. Regret expressions in the Glorious Qur’an vary according to the situational contexts and to the extent to which the experiencer is undergoing; however, these expressions seem have to some degree the same deep structure since they all reflect the meaning of regret. This leads to the fact that regret expressions offer a fertile field of study where the deep meaning of such expressions is one but reflected in various linguistic forms in the surface structure. This paper hypothesizes that regret expressions in the Glorious Qur’an are of different categories; however, they share the same deep structure and can be expressed directly and indirectly via different linguistic expressions. Accordingly, this paper aims at verifying these hypotheses by adopting Searle’s model (1971) of speech act theory. The data analyzed consist of eight selected Qur’anic texts. The analysis is achieved by interpreting the Qur’anic text, showing the type of regret, then decide the type of the speech acts found in these texts. The results of analysis and the conclusions prove the viability of the model adopted, verify the hypotheses, and achieve the aims of the study. Studying the speech act of regret can have important pedagogical implications for language learning and communication. By developing their pragmatic competence, critical thinking skills, and emotional intelligence, EFL learners can become more effective communicators and responsible members of their communities.

'Am I a good enough therapist?': Self-doubt among speech and language therapists.

The therapeutic process is fraught with various feelings. This research focused on a specific type of negative feeling, namely self-doubt (SD). To explore and characterize the nature of SD among speech and language therapists (SLTs) (the frequency of SD, situations that trigger SD, emotions and thoughts related to SD, and coping strategies) in various stages of occupational experience. A total of 267 SLTs answered an online survey. Respondents represented SLTs in all stages of vocational experience, with varying academic degrees, from a variety of employment settings. The survey addressed situations that trigger SD, thoughts, and emotions associated with SD and the background information of the respondents. Frequency distributions of the responses of the participants were determined, and independent-samples Kruskal-Wallis tests were conducted to examine if there were differences between groups that differed in their occupational experience on the frequency of SD, attitudes towards SD and emotions related to SD. Differences were found between SLTs in various stages of professional development in several aspects of SD. Novice SLTs reported significantly higher levels of SD compared with experienced SLTs. In the face of SD, novice SLTs consider career abandonment significantly more than do experienced SLTs. They perceive themselves as a failure when experiencing SD to a significantly greater extent than do more experienced SLTs. In addition, SD is associated with various negative emotions. Self-doubt is a natural professional feeling. It may be harmful especially in the early stages of professional development. Our findings call for support and guidance in the face of SD. What is already known on the subject Healthcare professionals report feeling SD. This feeling may have deleterious effects on well-being and career satisfaction and is especially harmful in young therapists. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study characterizes the nature of SD among SLTs in various stages of occupational experience. Our findings indicate that SD is reported among SLTs at all career stages, especially in novice SLTs. Self-doubt is associated with a range of negative thoughts and emotions, and it may be triggered by various situations. Nonetheless, it is a topic that our respondents rarely learn about. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Normalising and validating SD is important to SLTs' resilience and may facilitate coping. This may be achieved by learning about the subject of SD in graduate programmes. In addition, mentors should create a safe learning culture to allow sharing SD and challenging situations, especially in the first years of occupational experience.

On The Role of Minimalism in Graphic Design

In today's information age, information is becoming more and more complex, and people need to get information quickly, so the minimalist design style is attracting people's attention more and more, and its unique design style is also attracting people's attention, becoming a design trend, or even a fashion trend. Minimalist design style upholds the principles of simple form, simple color, and adherence to “function first”, and the form is not rough, but more refined. We hope to show the simplest and most beautiful forms with little content, giving people unlimited imagination, not rough and at the same time look advanced, full of rhythm and without a lot of rhetoric. The result is a natural feeling of “back to basics” and a visual flair of “less but more”. In today's graphic world, the “less is more” minimalist style is highly sought after and popular. Minimalism is used in many different fields, including interior design, graphic design and architecture. Minimalism in graphic design is most evident in the simplification of type, graphics, color and typography to give a sense of visual comfort. The purpose of the graphic design discipline is to analyze the expression and application of minimalism in design.

Driving Alert System based on Facial Expression Recognition

Abstract: Inattention is one of the major factors and causes of many road accidents and unforeseen crashes. As a result, it is vital to develop an automatic warning system for drivers, which will send timely warning signals to them. Based on the driver's facial expressions, this issue involves determining the driver's mental state. In applications such as driver warning systems, automated facial emotion recognition has become a recent development in the image processing world. There are existing methods for recognizing facial emotions regardless of whether the signal is noisy or imperfect data, but ultimately it lacks accuracy. It is also useless and not getting proper output in dealing with spontaneous feeling, and recognition. The proposed approach develops a driver warning system that extracts the facial expressions based on a novel efficient Local Octal Pattern (LOP) and effectively recognizes the facial expressions based on Deep Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). The LOP feature map provides as an input to CNN and guides in the selection of CNN learning data thereby improving and further enhancing the understanding and learning of CNN. It also has an ability to recognize both natural and spontaneous feeling, considered input as a image as well as video. The experimental results considering YawDD dataset indicates that the proposed system has been efficiently evaluated by considering the with metrics such as Precision, Recall and F-Score and thereby it is observed and inferred that the proposed system obtained a high recall rate of 96.09% in comparison with the other state-of-the-art methods