This paper introduces a VR city model developed for driving simulation. The project is a part of interdisciplinary multi-year academic research grant. First, the outline of the research is explained. The process of VR city modeling is then introduced. The modeling process of creating road and intersection networks and traffic flow is explained. The system integration with a PC, modeling and VR ...

OBJECTIVE This study explores participants' experience of self-management of dizziness using booklet-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR), with or without expert telephone support. DESIGN Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted. SETTING Participants were recruited from primary care practices as part of a large RCT. PARTICIPANTS Interviews were carried out with 33 people (10 m...

BACKGROUND We describe the rationale, methods, and important lessons learned from doing a practice content study in a new practice-based research network (PBRN). METHODS We performed a modified replication of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) in the Kentucky Ambulatory Network (KAN). Network clinicians had input into focused modifications of the NAMCS protocol, including add...

Surveys are one of the most frequently employed study designs in healthcare epidemiology research. Generally easier to undertake and less costly than many other study designs, surveys can be invaluable to gain insights into opinions and practices in large samples and may be descriptive and/or be used to test associations. In this context, qualitative research methods may complement this study d...

the purpose of this research is to determine indicators for innovation survey in the field of biotechnology in iran. in order to achieve this goal, theoretical basics on innovation survey are required to be studied to reach the needed indicators. finally, with a view to the advantages and weaknesses of the innovation survey procedures and also on the basis of a comparative study in the approach...

Corporate and government officials as well social scientists studying smart cities are exploring gamification to help stakeholders engage with complex technological societal issues. However, despite research addressing concerns of respondents’ engagement the validity reliability results gamified research, there hardly any empirical accounts how respondent engagement, affected by decision-making...