Study Of Interaction Patterns Research Articles

Study of interaction pattern between bubbles at three inline orifices in a submerged pool

Experiments have been performed to study evolution and interaction of bubbles over three inline submerged orifices. Complete, partial and non-coalescence patterns are observed during the growth of bubbles at similar and dissimilar spacing and diameter of orifices. When orifices are equispaced and similar in size, symmetric interfacial shape is observed during coalescence, but unequal orifice spacing resulted in asymmetric merging of bubbles. Drainage of liquid before initiation of coalescence and growth of gaseous bridge between bubbles before unification are observed for both symmetric and asymmetric arrangements. Effect of gas flow rate has been observed for equal and unequal spacing. Delay in merge time is one of the important parameter which has been observed in case of unequal orifice spacing distances and its effect is analyzed for different air flow rate into the liquid tank. Scattered regime plot has been shown in order to understand the bubble coalescence and non-coalescence patterns in different zones and combinations of orifice sizes and orifices spacing.

An Exploratory Study of Interaction Patterns around the Use of Virtual Apparel Design and Try-on Technology

In this exploratory study, three-dimensional (3D) virtual design and try-on technologies were investigated using 3D body-scan avatars (virtual human bodies). Such technology offers the possibility of allowing consumers to become involved as co-designers in the design process, with possible sustainability implications on how the clothing is valued and used. Eight apparel design students each designed garments to be worn for a semi-special event. Participants were scanned using the Human Solutions Vitus XXL 3D body scanner to create their own virtual avatar. These virtual personal fit models were then imported into the Optitex system to be used for the digital garment-creation process. Participants also viewed a short video as a part of the methodology on the environmental impact of current practices of apparel design, production, use, and discard.The qualitative nature of this study enabled an in-depth analysis of participants’ interactions with virtual design and fit technology and their perceptions of digitally created garments, along with issues related to sustainable consumption. Future work will include observing interaction patterns of different user groups.

Understanding Internal Wave–Wave Interaction Patterns Observed in Satellite Images of the Mid-Atlantic Bight

Many internal wave-wave interaction patterns have been observed in satellite images. However, very few studies have been made on understanding these patterns. Internal wave interactions may result in exceptionally large amplitudes in the interaction zone, which, in turn, pose threats to underwater structures. In this paper, we analyze the characteristics of interaction patterns observed in satellite images of the Mid-Atlantic Bight, such as internal wave phase shifts and amplitude changes. Based on these characteristics, we categorize the patterns into four different types: Mach interaction; regular interaction with prominent positive phase shifts and an amplitude decrease in the interaction zone; regular interaction with prominent negative phase shifts and an amplitude increase in the interaction zone; and wave interactions without phase shifts. We provide a detailed analysis of one observed interaction pattern within each category and compare our findings with existing analytical and numerical models for a two-soliton interaction. One important result from this study of interaction patterns is that the patterns alone can be used to deduce how the amplitude changes in the potentially hazardous interaction zone. This paper thus proves that high-resolution satellite images can provide a useful and efficient means of studying internal wave interaction.

Coding procedures to analyse interaction patterns in educational web forums

AbstractAnalysis of interaction patterns is one of the most important indicators of quality of learning in educational web forums. Social network analysis (SNA) is gradually assuming importance in the study of interaction patterns as it focuses on the analysis of the interrelationships between individuals, thus providing a holistic perspective on group performance. However, most of the studies that use SNA in computer‐supported collaborative learning scenarios derive their data from server log files, on the assumption that this data source reflects the way people really interacted online. This study, the purpose of which is to better understand the communication flows that really occur among users, challenges these assumptions through an experimental study that makes a comparison between the structural method normally used to detect the posting addressees and an approach enriched with semantic coding. Results show that this new coding schema, if compared with traditional structural coding, detected a greater number of addressees, thus allowing a greater number of postings to be included in an SNA adjacency matrix.

A Study of Interaction Patterns and Awareness Design Elements in a Massively Multiplayer Online Game

Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) have been known to create rich and versatile social worlds for thousands of millions of players to participate. As such, various game elements and advance technologies such as artificial intelligence have been applied to encourage and facilitate social interactions in these online communities, the key to the success of MMOGs. However, there is a lack of studies addressing the usability of these elements in games. In this paper, we look into interaction patterns and awareness design elements that support the awareness inLastWorldandFairyLand. Experimental results obtained through both in-game experiences and player interviews reveal that not all awareness tools (e.g., an in-game map) have been fully exploited by players. In addition, those players who areawareof these tools are not satisfied with them. Our findings suggest that awareness-oriented tools/channels should be easy to interpret and rich in conveying “knowledge” so as to reduce players-cognitive overload. These findings of this research recommend considerations of early stage MMOG design.

Learning interactions in group work in science

In an attempt to explore the effectiveness of small‐group learning in science, the verbal interactions among pupils engaged in problem‐solving tasks were studied. Analysis of the transcripts of the discourse revealed substantial variations in the ‘interactiveness’ of groups (consisting of either three or four pupils). Interactions were predominantly task‐related, but their content rarely rose about the level of ‘factual information’ interchange. Information exchange at higher cognitive levels ('explainer level’ and ‘insight level') was largely absent, suggesting that problem solving does not readily take place as a ‘group activity’. The study of interaction patterns within groups led to the conclusion that most verbal information is exchanged in ‘dialogue’ form, involving only two pupils at a time.

Men's and Women's Networks: A Study of Interaction Patterns and Influence In an Organization

This study investigated the interaction patterns of men and women in an organization and the relationship of these patterns to (1) perceptions of influence, and (2) promotions to supervisory positions. Results indicated that individuals' positions in workflow and interaction networks relate strongly to measures of influence. Although women were rated as less influential than men, the two groups showed no difference on many measures. However, women were not well-integrated into men's networks including the organization's dominant coalition, and vice versa. Women whose immediate workgroups included both men and women were exceptions. A follow-up indicated that promotions were significantly related to centrality in departmental, men's, and dominant-coalition interaction networks.

NONSTATIONARY DATA SHOULD NOT BE "CORRECTED"

Ellis (1979), in his study of interaction patterns in groups, discovered that his data did not satisfy the assumptions of a simple Markov model. In particular, he found that his data failed to satisfy the assumption of stationarity. In response to this, Ellis employed a new composite matrix procedure to generate a single set of predicted one-step transition probabilities. This essay argues that this procedure (1) does not generate one-step probabilities, (2) does not produce legitimately interpretable results, and (3) is a fundamentally inappropriate response to the discovery of nonstationary data. The composite matrix procedure used by Ellis is discussed and appropriate responses to the discovery of nonstationary interaction data are proposed.

Sibling Solidarity in the Working Class

Evidence for the thesis that sibling solidarity is a characteristic of American kinship is not conclusive. In particular, data on interaction among siblings and spouse's siblings is lacking. In an attempt to clarify the nature of sibling solidarity, this study of interaction patterns among a white, urban working-class sample suggests that previously held notions should be altered insofar as this location in the class structure is concerned. Siblings simply are not available for interaction in the metropolitan area for a large proportion of the sample. The sibling bond is not sustained at the same level throughout the life cycle, but appears to become less prevalent among older people. The presence or absence of the conjugal tie plays the crucial role in interaction among collaterals. Sibling interaction may be compensatory upon the disruption of marriage, rather than, as some have claimed, the focal kinship relation in itself.

Technological Delimitation of Reciprocal Relationships: A Study of Interaction Patterns in Industry

Persons standing in a reciprocal relationship in a specific situation tend to derive some of their expectations of behavior in that relationship from experience in other structures and environments. They generalize from a number of experiences; they develop values and standards of what certain behavior patterns should be in a particular reciprocal relationship — values and standards which transcend the individual case but which are, nonetheless, applied to specific environments. Where a discrepancy exists between a relationship in a specific situation and the generalized values and standards, conflict usually results.