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Exploring human mental models of robots through explicitation interviews
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2010)This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study exploring how mental models of a mechanoid robot using dog-inspired affective cues behaviour emerges and impacts the evaluation of the robot after the viewing of a ... -
Exploring influences on Backpacker Transport Choice
(University of Hertfordshire, 2003)This paper describes and discusses part of a study that explores the complex and multifaceted area of transport network choice made by independent travellers or as they are commonly known backpackers. In doing so the paper ... -
Exploring Liquid Lives and Product Lifetimes
(2015)Product lifetimes are an important consideration in the context of sustainability. One way to better manage product lifetimes is to promote product service systems (PSS) that complement and/ or substitute traditional forms ... -
Exploring mesoporous silica nanoparticles as oral insulin carriers: In-silico and in vivo evaluation
(2023-10-25)The advancements in nanoscience have brought attention to the potential of utilizing nanoparticles as carriers for oral insulin administration. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of synthesized polymeric ... -
Exploring midwives' emotional wellbeing: evaluation of a survey using cognitive interviews
(2023-05-02)Background/Aims Surveys are a popular method of collecting data to explore factors associated with midwives' emotional wellbeing. However, existing survey instruments lack consideration of how working practices may influence ... -
Exploring Minecraft Settlement Generators with Generative Shift Analysis
(2023-08-28)With growing interest in Procedural Content Generation (PCG) it becomes increasingly important to develop methods and tools for evaluating and comparing alternative systems. There is a particular lack regarding the evaluation ... -
Exploring models of the influenza A M2 channel: MD simulations in a phospholipid bilayer
(2000-01)The M2 protein of influenza A virus forms homotetrameric helix bundles, which function as proton-selective channels. The native form of the protein is 97 residues long, although peptides representing the transmembrane ... -
Exploring modifiable risk factors for premature birth in the context of COVID-19 mitigation measures: A discussion paper
(2021-02-01)During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents with sick or premature babies have faced challenges following admission to a neonatal unit due to the imposed lock-down restrictions on social contact, hospital visitation and the ... -
Exploring mothers’ experiences of accessing an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for an autistic child attending mainstream school in the United Kingdom
(2024-02-09)Many autistic children are educated in mainstream settings, yet despite the benefits it can present challenges for the children and their parents. A legal framework for accessing support for school age children in England ... -
Exploring motivational differences between software developers and project managers
(ACM Press, 2007)In this paper, we describe our investigation of the motivational differences between project managers and developers. Motivation has been found to be a central factor in successful software projects. However the motivation ... -
Exploring Motivational Differences between Software--Developers and Project Managers
(University of Hertfordshire, 2007)In this paper, we describe our investigation of the motivational differences between project managers and developers. Motivation has been found to be a central factor in successful software projects. However the motivation ... -
Exploring New Zealand Paramedic Attitudes Towards Advance Directives: An Ethical Analysis
(2016-11-01)Introduction Advance directives are known to present challenging ethical issues in health care practice, however there is a paucity of research into paramedic perspectives of advance directives. In situations where the ... -
Exploring obstacles to critical care trials in the UK : A qualitative investigation
(2017-02-01)BACKGROUND: Clinical trials in critical care are often resource-intense, with many unique challenges. Barriers to effective recruitment and implementation of study intervention have not been explored in a UK context. AIM: ... -
Exploring pre‐hospital healthcare workers' readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in the State of Qatar: A cross‐sectional study
(2022-09-30)Abstract: Background: Hazardous Material—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (HazMat‐CBRN) incidents, though infrequent, are environmentally precarious and perilous to living beings. They can be deliberate or ... -
Exploring professional knowledge-building through an inter-school visits programme
(2011)This paper explores the learning arising from a pilot inter-school visits programme in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Teachers from two schools undertook a series of visits with the aim of developing learning and teaching in ... -
Exploring psychologists’ attachment style, compassion fatigue and satisfaction, and use of self-care within forensic settings
(University of Hertfordshire, 2015-01-21)Background: Attachment styles involve perceptions of the self and others and influence how individuals relate to other people. Insecure attachment styles have been strongly associated with the life experiences, criminal ... -
Exploring resource use and associated costs in end-of-life care for older people with dementia in residential care homes
(2014-06-06)The goals of this study are to describe end-of-life care costs of older people with dementia (OPWD) residents in care homes (CHs) with no on-site nursing and evaluate the economic case for an intervention designed to improve ...