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“FearNot!”: a computer-based anti-bullying-programme designed to foster peer intervention
(2010)Bullying is widespread in European schools, despite multiple intervention strategies having been proposed over the years. The present study investigates the effects of a novel virtual learning strategy (“FearNot!”) to ... -
Feasibility and acceptability of transcranial stimulation in obsessive-compulsive symptoms (FEATSOCS) : study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
(2021-12-06)BACKGROUND: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder which often proves refractory to current treatment approaches. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a noninvasive form of neurostimulation, ... -
Feasibility of a second iteration wrist and hand supported training system for self-administered training at home in chronic stroke
(IARIA XPS Press, 2016-04-24)Telerehabilitation allows continued rehabilitation at home after discharge. The use of rehabilitation technology supporting wrist and hand movements within a motivational gaming environment could enable patients to train ... -
The feasibility of a train-the-trainer approach to end of life care training in care homes: an evaluation
(2016-01-22)Background: The ABC End of Life Education Programme trained approximately 3000 care home staff in End of Life (EoL) care. An evaluation that compared this programme with the Gold Standards Framework found that it achieved ... -
Feasibility of elastomeric composites as alternative materials for marine applications: A compendious review on their properties and opportunities
(2022-05-19)The term elastomer is a curtailment of two words, which are elastic and polymers. Accordingly, elastomers are polymer materials with elasticity. The significant challenges hindering the development of materials for naval ... -
Feasibility of Embedded Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors in Thermoplastic Composite Braided Beam Structure
(2022-08-26)In this paper, consolidation monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) of a braided thermoplastic composite beam was performed using a distributed optical fibre sensor (DOFS). The DOFS was manually embedded into ... -
Feasibility of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training in adults with inactive or mildly active Crohn’s disease: : Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(2017-04-03)Background: Structured exercise training has been proposed as a useful adjunctive therapy for Crohn’s disease because it may counteract some disease-specific complications by improving immune function and psychological ... -
Feasibility study into self-administered training at home using an arm and hand device with motivational gaming environment in chronic stroke
(2015-10-09)BACKGROUND: Assistive and robotic training devices are increasingly used for rehabilitation of the hemiparetic arm after stroke, although applications for the wrist and hand are trailing behind. Furthermore, applying a ... -
Feasibility study of a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of using a humanoid robot to improve the social skills of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (Kaspar RCT): A Study Protocol
(2017-06-22)Introduction: Interventions using robot-assisted therapy may be beneficial for the social skills development of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are lacking. The ... -
Feasibility study of a solar powered hybrid micro-aerial vehicle
(IMAV (International Micro Air Vehicles), 2024-09-20)Micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) are finding new applications every day, from surveillance to civil structure health monitoring and exciting photography. Parallel advancements in ultra-thin, high power-to-weight ratio (PWR) ... -
Feasibility Study of Connecting Nuclear Generation to the National Electricity Transmission System via HVDC Technology
(2016-09-01)High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology has never before been used to connect a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) directly to the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS). There are both technical and economic factors ... -
A feasibility study of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for individuals with borderline personality disorder
(2011)Design : The design of the study was a repeated measures, quasi-experimental design employing within-subject and between-subject comparisons of a sample of participants with BPD. Based on previous studies and theoretical ... -
Feasibility study of the Home-based Exercises for Responsible Sex (HERS) intervention to promote correct and consistent condom use among young women
(2021-07-27)Background: Male condoms are effective in preventing common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy, if used correctly and consistently. However, condom use errors and problems are common and young ... -
A feasibility study of using Kaspar, a humanoid robot for speech and language therapy for children with learning disabilities
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2023-11-13)The research presented in this paper investigates the feasibility of using humanoid robots like Kaspar as assistive tools in Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) therapy for children with learning disabilities. The ... -
Feasibility trial of cognitive behavioural therapy for fatigue in haemodialysis (BReF intervention)
(2020-10-14)OBJECTIVE: Fatigue affects at least half of patients who are on haemodialysis with considerable repercussions on their functioning, quality of life, and clinical outcomes. This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, ... -
Feasibility, acceptability and practicality of transcranial stimulation in obsessive compulsive symptoms (FEATSOCS): A randomised controlled crossover trial
(2023-04-30)Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive form of neurostimulation with potential for development as a self-administered intervention. It has shown promise as a safe and effective treatment ... -
Featherweight Go
(2020-11-13)We describe a design for generics in Go inspired by previous work on Featherweight Java by Igarashi, Pierce, and Wadler. Whereas subtyping in Java is nominal, in Go it is structural, and whereas generics in Java are defined ... -
Feature extraction from spectro-temporal signals using dynamic synapses, recurrency, and lateral inhibition
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2010)This paper presents a spiking neural network-based investigation of the issues associated with extraction of onset, offset, and coincidental firing features from spectro-temporal data. Speech samples containing spoken ... -
Feature Fusion and Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease Using a Novel Genetic Multi-Kernel SVM Based on MRI Imaging and Gene Data
(2022-05-07)Voxel-based morphometry provides an opportunity to study Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at a subtle level. Therefore, identifying the important brain voxels that can classify AD, early mild cognitive impairment (EMCI) and healthy ...